Principal Engineer Jobs in New York

Principal Engineer jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial technology, enterprise software, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing, with demand at every level from senior staff engineer through distinguished principal. Most hiring clusters around New York City, particularly in Midtown and Lower Manhattan, with a secondary hub in Buffalo driven by manufacturing and defense. Established employers with long-standing New York engineering footprints include JPMorgan Chase, IBM, and Verizon. The most in-demand specialties are distributed systems, platform engineering, and embedded systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles83
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityNew York, NY
Cities hiring21
Work type45% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Constellation Energy
Principal Regulatory Engineer
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Constellation Energy
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Principal Regulatory Engineer
Constellation Energy
Oswego, New York
Specialized Engineering
Compliance & Legal
Engineering (Non-Software)
$135k - $203k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Array
Principal Software Engineer
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Principal Software Engineer
Array
New York, New York
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
51-200

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Secmation
Principal RF Communications & Electronic Warfare Engineer
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Principal RF Communications & Electronic Warfare Engineer
Secmation
Syracuse, New York
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
$185k - $250k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Northrop Grumman
Principal Field Engineer (Up to 75% Travel)
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Principal Field Engineer (Up to 75% Travel)
Northrop Grumman
Buffalo, New York
Customer Service
Customer Support
$86k - $128k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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CVS Health
Principal Software Development Engineer
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Added 5d ago
Principal Software Development Engineer
CVS Health
Albany, New York
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$144k - $288k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Principal Engineer Jobs by City in New York

Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Endicott
5 jobs
Albany
4 jobs
Buffalo
4 jobs
Rome
3 jobs
Syracuse
2 jobs
East Syracuse
2 jobs
Long Island City
2 jobs
Oswego
1 job

Principal Engineer Job Market in New York

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

Who's Hiring

Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman6 open roles
BAE Systems USA
BAE Systems USA5 open roles
CVS Health
CVS Health4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software10
  • Consulting & Professional Services4
  • Sports & Recreation3
  • Energy2
  • Science & Research2

What New York Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field required
  • Eight or more years of progressive software or systems engineering experience in production environments
  • Demonstrated ability to define technical architecture and lead cross-functional engineering teams
  • Deep expertise in at least one primary domain such as distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or embedded software
  • Experience driving large-scale technical roadmaps from scoping through delivery across multiple teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging engineering and executive stakeholders

Principal Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a principal engineer in New York?

Becoming a principal engineer in New York typically follows a progression from individual contributor roles through senior and staff engineering levels, with no state-issued license required for software or systems roles. Most New York employers expect a bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science, though many large firms promote from within based on demonstrated technical leadership. For civil or structural principal engineers, the New York State Education Department licenses Professional Engineers, with the PE exam administered through NCEES.

Which companies hire principal engineers in New York?

Employers hiring principal engineers in New York right now include Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems USA, and CVS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's density of financial services firms, media companies, and global technology offices means principal engineer openings appear across a wide range of industries beyond pure tech.

Which New York cities have the most principal engineer jobs?

The cities with the most principal engineer openings in New York are New York, Endicott, and Albany. New York City dominates the distribution because of its concentration of financial institutions, enterprise technology firms, and media conglomerates, while Buffalo and Albany draw openings from defense contractors, state government technology initiatives, and regional manufacturing operations.

Are there remote principal engineer jobs in New York?

Yes, and more than most senior technical roles. About 55% of principal engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on architecture, code review, and cross-team alignment rather than on-site infrastructure. Platform engineering and distributed systems roles tend to carry the highest share of fully remote arrangements.

How can I get hired as a principal engineer in New York with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an associate or staff engineer role at a large New York employer and building toward principal over several years. JPMorgan Chase, IBM, and Verizon all run structured new-graduate and rotational engineering programs at their New York offices that place candidates on principal-track teams. Transitioning from a senior software engineer, systems architect, or technical lead role is the most common lateral move, and contributing to open-source infrastructure projects or holding a relevant cloud certification strengthens a promotion case.

Where can I find and apply to principal engineer jobs in New York?

You can find and apply to principal engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly from the listing.

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