Principal Software Engineer Jobs in Arizona

Principal Software Engineer jobs in Arizona are open across Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa and other Arizona metros, with employers like Exyte, Honeywell, and Microchip Technology hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles45+
Top employerExyte
Top cityPhoenix, AZ
Cities hiring5
Work type80% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Honeywell
Principal Software Engineer/Architect
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Honeywell
Added 1mo ago
Principal Software Engineer/Architect
Honeywell
Phoenix, Arizona
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Palo Alto Networks
Principal Software Engineer - Frontend, Developer Experience
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Palo Alto Networks
Added 2mo ago
Principal Software Engineer - Frontend, Developer Experience
Palo Alto Networks
Phoenix, Arizona
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Frontend Engineering
Backend Engineering
Remote (US)
Associate's

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CVS Health
Principal Software Engineer
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CVS Health
Added 1w ago
Principal Software Engineer
CVS Health
Phoenix, Arizona
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$144k - $288k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Western Alliance Bank
Principal Engineer I - Senior DevOps Engineer
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Western Alliance Bank
Added 6d ago
Principal Engineer I - Senior DevOps Engineer
Western Alliance Bank
Phoenix, Arizona
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Microchip Technology
Principal Engineer
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Microchip Technology
Added 1w ago
Principal Engineer
Microchip Technology
Chandler, Arizona
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
Embedded Systems Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Principal Software Engineer Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Phoenix
29 jobs
Chandler
7 jobs
Mesa
3 jobs
Scottsdale
3 jobs
Tempe
3 jobs

Principal Software Engineer Job Market in Arizona

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

Who's Hiring

  • Exyte
    Exyte7
  • Honeywell
    Honeywell7
  • Microchip Technology
    Microchip Technology5
  • ASM
    ASM4
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware13
  • Consulting & Professional Services10
  • Manufacturing6
  • Construction & Real Estate5
  • Chemicals & Materials3

What Arizona Employers Look For

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

  • 8 or more years of software engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership
  • Deep expertise in distributed systems design, scalability, and reliability engineering
  • Proficiency in one or more of Java, Python, Go, or C++ at production scale
  • Experience driving cross-team technical strategy and defining engineering standards
  • Strong communication skills for aligning engineering work with business objectives
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field

Principal Software Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal software engineer jobs are there in Arizona?

There are 45+ principal software engineer openings in Arizona on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa. New positions post regularly as employers across Arizona hire.

How much do principal software engineers make in Arizona?

Principal software engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $129,690 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $81,740 for the lowest 10% to over $178,500 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Arizona cities have the most principal software engineer jobs?

Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa have the most principal software engineer openings in Arizona right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal software engineers in Arizona?

Employers hiring principal software engineers in Arizona include Exyte, Honeywell, and Microchip Technology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal software engineer jobs in Arizona?

Yes. About 20% of principal software engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Arizona metros.

How do I apply for principal software engineer jobs in Arizona?

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

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