Principal Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Principal Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania are open across Cranberry Township, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia and other Pennsylvania metros, with employers like Westinghouse Electric Company, Worley, and Coherent hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles113+
Top cityCranberry Township, PA
Cities hiring36
Work type72% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Principal Engineer
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Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
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Principal Engineer
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Madison, Pennsylvania
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$103k - $129k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Microchip Technology
Principal Engineer-Systems Design
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Microchip Technology
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Principal Engineer-Systems Design
Microchip Technology
Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Nagarro
Associate Principal Engineer
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Nagarro
Added 1w ago
Associate Principal Engineer
Nagarro
Easton, Pennsylvania
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
None

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Anaplan
Principal Engineer, AI
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Anaplan
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Principal Engineer, AI
Anaplan
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Principal Engineer, Verification & Validation Lead
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Principal Engineer, Verification & Validation Lead
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Specialized Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Data Science & Analytics
Engineering (Non-Software)
Hybrid
Associate's

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Principal Engineer Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cranberry Township
15 jobs
Pittsburgh
15 jobs
Philadelphia
11 jobs
Reading
9 jobs
Horsham
7 jobs
New Freedom
6 jobs
Coopersburg
5 jobs
Harrisburg
5 jobs
Fort Washington
4 jobs

Principal Engineer Job Market in Pennsylvania

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

Who's Hiring

  • Westinghouse Electric Company
    Westinghouse Electric Company16
  • Worley
    Worley9
  • Coherent
    Coherent7
  • Johnson Controls
    Johnson Controls5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services31
  • Manufacturing24
  • Technology & Software21
  • Energy20
  • Electronics & Hardware14

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

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

  • 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 Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal engineer jobs are there in Pennsylvania?

There are 113+ principal engineer openings in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Cranberry Township, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia. New positions post regularly as employers across Pennsylvania hire.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most principal engineer jobs?

Cranberry Township, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia have the most principal engineer openings in Pennsylvania right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal engineers in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring principal engineers in Pennsylvania include Westinghouse Electric Company, Worley, and Coherent, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes. About 28% of principal engineer openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Pennsylvania metros.

How do I apply for principal engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?

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

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