Senior Level Principal Jobs

Senior level principal jobs place experienced professionals in charge of setting technical direction, owning high-stakes outcomes, and leading the projects or teams responsible for execution. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Amazon, Raytheon, and Palo Alto Networks hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles4,932+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type66% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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NBCUniversal
Principal Engineer, Digital Workplace Technology Engineering
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NBCUniversal
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Principal Engineer, Digital Workplace Technology Engineering
NBCUniversal
New York, New York
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$180k - $210k/yr
On-Site
10,000+

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Oracle
Principal Data Center Construction Lead
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Oracle
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Principal Data Center Construction Lead
Oracle
Abilene, Texas
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Synopsys
Principal R&D Engineer, 18023
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Synopsys
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Principal R&D Engineer, 18023
Synopsys
Sunnyvale, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
Specialized Engineering
$191k - $286k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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CHA Consulting, Inc.
Water/Wastewater Engineer (Mid-to-Principal Level)
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CHA Consulting, Inc.
New 1m ago
Water/Wastewater Engineer (Mid-to-Principal Level)
CHA Consulting, Inc.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$125k - $175k/yr
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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DigitalOcean
Principal Sourcer, Data Center
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DigitalOcean
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Principal Sourcer, Data Center
DigitalOcean
San Francisco, California
Business Strategy
Program Management
Project Management
$158k - $197k/yr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Senior Level Principal Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon232
  • Raytheon
    Raytheon178
  • Palo Alto Networks
    Palo Alto Networks94
  • Oracle
    Oracle74
  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman64

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software1,549
  • Consulting & Professional Services705
  • Retail301
  • Electronics & Hardware301
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals271

Senior Level Principal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level principal job?

Employers hiring at the senior principal level look for a demonstrated history of technical ownership, not just participation. The strongest candidates can point to systems, products, or initiatives they drove from concept to delivery and show how they elevated the people around them. Mentoring junior engineers or analysts, influencing cross-functional decisions, and shaping technical standards all signal readiness for this tier.

Which companies hire senior level principals?

Companies hiring senior level principals right now include Amazon, Raytheon, and Palo Alto Networks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level covers large technology firms, management consultancies, financial services organizations, and defense contractors that run deep engineering or strategy functions requiring senior individual contributors.

Are there remote senior level principal jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 34% of senior level principal openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting employer flexibility at this level. Technology and consulting sectors tend to offer the most distributed arrangements, while industries tied to physical infrastructure often require on-site presence.

What makes a principal role senior level?

Senior principal roles carry broader scope and deeper ownership than mid-level principal positions. Expectations shift from executing within a defined area to setting direction across multiple workstreams, mentoring other principals or senior engineers, and representing technical or strategic decisions to leadership. The work is less about completing tasks and more about defining how the team approaches the hardest problems.

Which industries hire the most senior level principals?

Senior level principal roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors sustain demand for senior principals because they operate complex systems, run long-horizon programs, or require deep domain expertise that only experienced individual contributors can provide at scale.