Principal Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

Principal Engineer jobs in Minnesota are open across Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Medina and other Minnesota metros, with employers like Optum, Open Systems International, and Molex hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles69+
Top employerOptum
Top cityMinneapolis, MN
Cities hiring19
Work type62% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Braun Intertec
Principal Engineer
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Braun Intertec
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Principal Engineer
Braun Intertec
Bloomington, Minnesota
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Project Management
$122k - $182k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Thrivent
Principal Engineer - AI Security
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Added 2w ago
Principal Engineer - AI Security
Thrivent
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cybersecurity
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Security Engineering
$161k - $218k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Micron Technology
Principal Engineer, ASIC Physical Design
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Micron Technology
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Principal Engineer, ASIC Physical Design
Micron Technology
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Thrivent
Principal Engineer
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Added 2mo ago
Principal Engineer
Thrivent
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
$161k - $218k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Daikin Applied
Principal Engineer
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Daikin Applied
Added 2mo ago
Principal Engineer
Daikin Applied
Plymouth, Minnesota
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$130k - $219k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Principal Engineer Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Minneapolis
16 jobs
Eden Prairie
13 jobs
Medina
7 jobs
Bloomington
5 jobs
Minnetonka
5 jobs
Plymouth
3 jobs
Saint Paul
3 jobs
Brooklyn Park
2 jobs
Eagan
2 jobs

Principal Engineer Job Market in Minnesota

A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Optum
    Optum13
  • Open Systems International
    Open Systems International6
  • Molex
    Molex4
  • Braun Intertec
    Braun Intertec2
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services17
  • Healthcare & Medical Services11
  • Technology & Software11
  • Electronics & Hardware7
  • Manufacturing7

What Minnesota Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in principal engineer jobs across Minnesota.

  • 10 or more years of software engineering experience with 3 or more years in a senior technical leadership role
  • Deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, or large-scale platform design
  • Proficiency in at least one primary language such as Java, Python, Go, or C++ at production scale
  • Experience defining technical roadmaps, engineering standards, and cross-team architectural direction
  • Strong background in cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud including networking and reliability patterns
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field

Principal Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal engineer jobs are there in Minnesota?

There are 69+ principal engineer openings in Minnesota on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Medina. New positions post regularly as employers across Minnesota hire.

Which Minnesota cities have the most principal engineer jobs?

Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Medina have the most principal engineer openings in Minnesota right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal engineers in Minnesota?

Employers hiring principal engineers in Minnesota include Optum, Open Systems International, and Molex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal engineer jobs in Minnesota?

Yes. About 38% of principal engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Minnesota metros.

How do I apply for principal engineer jobs in Minnesota?

You can apply to principal engineer jobs in Minnesota directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Minnesota location, then apply to each one that fits.

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