Principal Engineer Jobs in Utah

Principal Engineer jobs in Utah are open across Salt Lake City, American Fork, and Lehi and other Utah metros, with employers like CVS Health, Western Governors University, and Geosyntec Consultants hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles8+
Top employerCVS Health
Top citySalt Lake City, UT
Cities hiring3
Work type75% On-site
Top industryEducation

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LVT (LiveView Technologies)
Principal Value Engineer
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LVT (LiveView Technologies)
Added 2w ago
Principal Value Engineer
LVT (LiveView Technologies)
American Fork, Utah
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Customer Success
Strategy & Corporate Development
Business Strategy
On-Site
None

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Western Governors University
Principal Software Engineer
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Western Governors University
Added 1mo ago
Principal Software Engineer
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
Project Management
Backend Engineering
$176k - $273k/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Wgu Corporation (Formerly Western Governors University)
Principal Software Engineer
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Wgu Corporation (Formerly Western Governors University)
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Principal Software Engineer
Wgu Corporation (Formerly Western Governors University)
Salt Lake City, Utah
On-Site
Associate's

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Pattern®
Principal Software Engineer
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Pattern®
Added 4mo ago
Principal Software Engineer
Pattern®
Lehi, Utah
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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CVS Health
Principal Network Engineer
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CVS Health
Added 1w ago
Principal Network Engineer
CVS Health
Salt Lake City, Utah
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Network Engineering
Cloud Engineering
$144k - $288k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Principal Engineer Jobs by City in Utah

Where Utah roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Salt Lake City
6 jobs
American Fork
1 jobs
Lehi
1 jobs

Principal Engineer Job Market in Utah

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

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health
    CVS Health2
  • Western Governors University
    Western Governors University2
  • Geosyntec Consultants
    Geosyntec Consultants1
  • LVT (LiveView Technologies)
    LVT (LiveView Technologies)1
  • Pattern®
    Pattern®1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education3
  • Consulting & Professional Services2
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2
  • Technology & Software1

What Utah Employers Look For

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

  • 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 Utah: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal engineer jobs are there in Utah?

There are 8+ principal engineer openings in Utah on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Salt Lake City, American Fork, and Lehi. New positions post regularly as employers across Utah hire.

Which Utah cities have the most principal engineer jobs?

Salt Lake City, American Fork, and Lehi have the most principal engineer openings in Utah right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal engineers in Utah?

Employers hiring principal engineers in Utah include CVS Health, Western Governors University, and Geosyntec Consultants, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal engineer jobs in Utah?

Yes. About 25% of principal engineer openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Utah metros.

How do I apply for principal engineer jobs in Utah?

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

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