Principal Engineer Jobs in North Carolina

Principal Engineer jobs in North Carolina are open across Charlotte, Durham, and Raleigh and other North Carolina metros, with employers like ECS Limited, Arcadis, and Epic Games hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles79+
Top employerECS Limited
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Cities hiring12
Work type65% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Advance Auto Parts
Principal Engineer
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Advance Auto Parts
Added 6d ago
Principal Engineer
Advance Auto Parts
Raleigh, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Hybrid
None
10,000+

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Epic Games
Principal Engineer, AI Platform
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Epic Games
Added 1w ago
Principal Engineer, AI Platform
Epic Games
Cary, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
On-Site
None

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ECS Limited
Principal Engineer, Geotechnical
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ECS Limited
Added 2w ago
Principal Engineer, Geotechnical
ECS Limited
Charlotte, North Carolina
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Epic Games
Principal Engineer, Enterprise Productivity Engineering
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Epic Games
Added 2w ago
Principal Engineer, Enterprise Productivity Engineering
Epic Games
Cary, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
Technical Program Management
On-Site
None

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ECS Limited
Principal Engineer, Geotechnical
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ECS Limited
Added 3w ago
Principal Engineer, Geotechnical
ECS Limited
Greensboro, North Carolina
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Principal Engineer Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Charlotte
25 jobs
Durham
11 jobs
Raleigh
11 jobs
Cary
9 jobs
Morrisville
9 jobs
Holly Springs
7 jobs
Greensboro
2 jobs
Davidson
1 jobs
Hickory
1 jobs

Principal Engineer Job Market in North Carolina

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

Who's Hiring

  • ECS Limited
    ECS Limited5
  • Arcadis
    Arcadis4
  • Epic Games
    Epic Games4
  • Honeywell
    Honeywell4
  • Humana
    Humana4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software27
  • Consulting & Professional Services14
  • Electronics & Hardware12
  • Manufacturing8
  • Construction & Real Estate6

What North Carolina Employers Look For

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

  • 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 North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal engineer jobs are there in North Carolina?

There are 79+ principal engineer openings in North Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Charlotte, Durham, and Raleigh. New positions post regularly as employers across North Carolina hire.

Which North Carolina cities have the most principal engineer jobs?

Charlotte, Durham, and Raleigh have the most principal engineer openings in North Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal engineers in North Carolina?

Employers hiring principal engineers in North Carolina include ECS Limited, Arcadis, and Epic Games, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal engineer jobs in North Carolina?

Yes. About 35% of principal engineer openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in North Carolina metros.

How do I apply for principal engineer jobs in North Carolina?

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

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