Principal Software Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

Principal Software Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are open across Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham and other Massachusetts metros, with employers like Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Fidelity Investments, and Klaviyo hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles159+
Top employerCambridge Mobile Telematics
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring34
Work type69% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Parexel
Principal Software Engineer
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Parexel
Added 4d ago
Principal Software Engineer
Parexel
Newton, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$178k - $196k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
Principal Software Engineer
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Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
Added 5d ago
Principal Software Engineer
Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$188k - $258k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Humana
Principal Software Engineer
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Humana
Added 1w ago
Principal Software Engineer
Humana
Boston, Massachusetts
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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Dell Technologies
Principal Software Engineer
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Dell Technologies
Added 2w ago
Principal Software Engineer
Dell Technologies
Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$168k - $231k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Humana
Principal Software Engineer
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Humana
Added 2w ago
Principal Software Engineer
Humana
Boston, Massachusetts
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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Principal Software Engineer Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
59 jobs
Cambridge
19 jobs
Waltham
14 jobs
Andover
10 jobs
Burlington
6 jobs
Chelmsford
4 jobs
Westford
4 jobs
Mansfield
3 jobs
Wilmington
3 jobs

Principal Software Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

  • Cambridge Mobile Telematics
    Cambridge Mobile Telematics8
  • Fidelity Investments
    Fidelity Investments5
  • Klaviyo
    Klaviyo5
  • Lila Sciences
    Lila Sciences5
  • CarGurus
    CarGurus4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software51
  • Medical Devices16
  • Electronics & Hardware15
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals14
  • Consulting & Professional Services13

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • 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 Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal software engineer jobs are there in Massachusetts?

There are 159+ principal software engineer openings in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham. New positions post regularly as employers across Massachusetts hire.

How much do principal software engineers make in Massachusetts?

Principal software engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $165,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,810 for the lowest 10% to over $213,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most principal software engineer jobs?

Boston, Cambridge, and Waltham have the most principal software engineer openings in Massachusetts right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal software engineers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring principal software engineers in Massachusetts include Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Fidelity Investments, and Klaviyo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal software engineer jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes. About 31% of principal software engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Massachusetts metros.

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

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

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