Principal Software Engineer Jobs in Florida

Principal Software Engineer jobs in Florida are open across Tampa, Miami, and Orlando and other Florida metros, with employers like Arcadis, CHA Consulting, and NextEra Energy hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles48+
Top employerArcadis
Top cityTampa, FL
Cities hiring13
Work type81% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Humana
Principal Software Engineer
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Humana
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Principal Software Engineer
Humana
Tampa, Florida
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Automation QA
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
$157k - $215k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Humana
Principal Software Engineer
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Principal Software Engineer
Humana
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Automation QA
Backend Engineering
$157k - $215k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Humana
Principal Software Engineer
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Humana
Added 2w ago
Principal Software Engineer
Humana
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Automation QA
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
$157k - $215k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Humana
Principal Software Engineer
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Humana
Added 2w ago
Principal Software Engineer
Humana
Tampa, Florida
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Automation QA
Backend Engineering
$157k - $215k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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UKG
Principal Software Engineer
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UKG
Added 3mo ago
Principal Software Engineer
UKG
Sunrise, Florida
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
$164k - $236k/yr
On-Site
None

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Principal Software Engineer Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Tampa
16 jobs
Miami
5 jobs
Orlando
5 jobs
Palm Beach Gardens
5 jobs
Jacksonville
4 jobs
Fort Lauderdale
3 jobs
Tallahassee
3 jobs
Juno Beach
2 jobs
Fort Myers
1 jobs

Principal Software Engineer Job Market in Florida

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

Who's Hiring

  • Arcadis
    Arcadis6
  • CHA Consulting
    CHA Consulting6
  • NextEra Energy
    NextEra Energy5
  • Humana
    Humana4
  • LTIMindtree
    LTIMindtree3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services17
  • Construction & Real Estate7
  • Technology & Software7
  • Energy3
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2

What Florida Employers Look For

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

  • 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 Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal software engineer jobs are there in Florida?

There are 48+ principal software engineer openings in Florida on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Tampa, Miami, and Orlando. New positions post regularly as employers across Florida hire.

How much do principal software engineers make in Florida?

Principal software engineers in Florida earn a median of about $130,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,050 for the lowest 10% to over $204,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Florida cities have the most principal software engineer jobs?

Tampa, Miami, and Orlando have the most principal software engineer openings in Florida right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal software engineers in Florida?

Employers hiring principal software engineers in Florida include Arcadis, CHA Consulting, and NextEra Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal software engineer jobs in Florida?

Yes. About 19% of principal software engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Florida metros.

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

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

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