Principal Software Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Principal Software Engineer jobs in San Diego, California are available now at employers like Qualcomm, Northrop Grumman, and Apple and other local employers, from entry level to senior. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles79
Top employerQualcomm
Work type77% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring33

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Northrop Grumman
Principal Software Engineer
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Northrop Grumman
Added 1w ago
Principal Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$114k - $171k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Northrop Grumman
Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Link 16 Embedded Software
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Northrop Grumman
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Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Link 16 Embedded Software
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$114k - $213k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Northrop Grumman
Principal Software Engineer - Embedded
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Northrop Grumman
Added 1w ago
Principal Software Engineer - Embedded
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Firmware Engineering
Backend Engineering
$114k - $171k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Cubic Corporation
Principal Software Engineer Lead
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Cubic Corporation
Added 1w ago
Principal Software Engineer Lead
Cubic Corporation
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Med Device QA
Principal/Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer (MEDICAL DEVICE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
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Med Device QA
Added 2w ago
Principal/Sr. Principal Embedded Software Engineer (MEDICAL DEVICE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
Med Device QA
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Backend Engineering
$150k - $205k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Principal Software Engineer Job Market in San Diego

Who's Hiring

  • Qualcomm
    Qualcomm14
  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman9
  • Apple
    Apple7
  • PlayStation
    PlayStation7
  • Shield AI
    Shield AI5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software28
  • Electronics & Hardware18
  • Telecommunications10
  • Consulting & Professional Services8
  • Aerospace & Defense5

Principal Software Engineer Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal software engineer jobs are there in San Diego?

There are 79+ principal software engineer openings in San Diego, California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as San Diego employers hire.

Which companies hire principal software engineers in San Diego?

Companies currently hiring principal software engineers in San Diego include Qualcomm, Northrop Grumman, and Apple, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal software engineer jobs in San Diego?

Yes. About 23% of principal software engineer openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around San Diego.

Which industries hire the most principal software engineers in San Diego?

The sectors hiring the most principal software engineers in San Diego are Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Telecommunications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

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