Principal Software Engineer Jobs in Georgia

Principal Software Engineer jobs in Georgia are open across Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Kennesaw and other Georgia metros, with employers like AIG, ECS Limited, and GoTo Foods hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles48+
Top employerAIG
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring8
Work type63% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Manhattan Associates
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Manhattan Associates
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Principal Software Engineer
Manhattan Associates
Atlanta, Georgia
Software Engineering
Project & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Project Management
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Mastercard
Principal Software Engineer
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Mastercard
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Principal Software Engineer
Mastercard
Atlanta, Georgia
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Humana
Principal Software Engineer
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Humana
Added 1w ago
Principal Software Engineer
Humana
Atlanta, Georgia
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
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Principal Software Engineer
Humana
Atlanta, Georgia
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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Autodesk
Principal Software Engineer
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Autodesk
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Principal Software Engineer
Autodesk
Atlanta, Georgia
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$139k - $249k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Principal Software Engineer Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Atlanta
38 jobs
Alpharetta
2 jobs
Kennesaw
2 jobs
Norcross
2 jobs
College Park
1 jobs
Duluth
1 jobs
Lawrenceville
1 jobs
Marietta
1 jobs

Principal Software Engineer Job Market in Georgia

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

Who's Hiring

  • AIG
    AIG3
  • ECS Limited
    ECS Limited3
  • GoTo Foods
    GoTo Foods3
  • HD Supply
    HD Supply3
  • Fanduel
    Fanduel2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software10
  • Consulting & Professional Services6
  • Insurance5
  • Retail4
  • Food & Beverage3

What Georgia Employers Look For

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

  • 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 Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal software engineer jobs are there in Georgia?

There are 48+ principal software engineer openings in Georgia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Kennesaw. New positions post regularly as employers across Georgia hire.

How much do principal software engineers make in Georgia?

Principal software engineers in Georgia earn a median of about $131,010 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,110 for the lowest 10% to over $176,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Georgia cities have the most principal software engineer jobs?

Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Kennesaw have the most principal software engineer openings in Georgia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal software engineers in Georgia?

Employers hiring principal software engineers in Georgia include AIG, ECS Limited, and GoTo Foods, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal software engineer jobs in Georgia?

Yes. About 38% of principal software engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Georgia metros.

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

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

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