Mid Level Principal Jobs

Mid level principal jobs go to professionals ready to own projects end to end, mentor junior colleagues, and drive decisions without constant oversight. Hiring runs across Education, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 19% of openings remote or hybrid, and employers like IDEA Public Schools, Oracle, and FormFactor actively competing for principals at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles42
Top stateTexas
Top employerIDEA Public Schools
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type81% On-site
Top industryEducation

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University of Kentucky
Social Worker Principal
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University of Kentucky
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Social Worker Principal
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$68k - $112k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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FINRA
Associate Principal Analyst
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FINRA
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Associate Principal Analyst
FINRA
Boca Raton, Florida
Compliance & Legal
Business Analysis
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Risk
$84k - $180k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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M.C. Dean, Inc.
Project Controls, Principal
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M.C. Dean, Inc.
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Project Controls, Principal
M.C. Dean, Inc.
Burlington, Texas
Project Management
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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University of Kentucky
Statistician Principal
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University of Kentucky
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Statistician Principal
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$64k - $106k/yr
On-Site
Master of Science
10,000+

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NXP Semiconductors
Principal Engineer
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NXP Semiconductors
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Principal Engineer
NXP Semiconductors
Austin, Texas
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
$187k/yr
Master's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Mid Level Principal Job Market

Who's Hiring

IDEA Public Schools
IDEA Public Schools4 open roles
Oracle
Oracle3 open roles
FormFactor
FormFactor2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education18
  • Technology & Software5
  • Consulting & Professional Services4
  • Energy3
  • Electronics & Hardware3

Mid Level Principal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level principal job?

Position yourself by showing ownership, not just contribution. Hiring managers want candidates who have led a project or initiative from start to finish, made scope or design decisions, and influenced peers. In your resume and interviews, emphasize the problems you defined, the choices you made, and the measurable outcomes that followed. Candidates who frame their experience around accountability and impact consistently stand out at this level.

Which companies hire mid level principals?

Companies hiring mid level principals right now include IDEA Public Schools, Oracle, and FormFactor, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large enterprises building out specialized teams and mid-size organizations where principals carry significant cross-functional weight.

Are there remote mid level principal jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this level. About 19% of mid level principal openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting employer confidence in candidates who can manage projects and collaborate across teams without being on-site. Fully on-site roles still exist, particularly in industries where hands-on presence is part of the work.

How do I move up to a mid level principal role?

The move from early career to mid level is built on demonstrated ownership over time. Focus on deepening your specialization in one area rather than spreading thin, volunteer to lead smaller projects before being assigned them, and document the decisions and tradeoffs you drove. Consistent delivery at growing scope, combined with a record of mentoring or guiding peers, signals to employers that you are ready for the next level.

Which industries hire the most mid level principals?

Mid level principal roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to have complex, multi-stakeholder work environments where mid level principals take on defined ownership of programs or product areas, making the role a structural need rather than an optional hire.