Principal Software Engineer Jobs in New Jersey
Principal Software Engineer jobs in New Jersey are open across Jersey City, Mount Laurel, and Berkeley Heights and other New Jersey metros, with employers like Fidelity Investments, ECS Limited, and AbbVie hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
The Role
As a Principal Software Engineer on the DeFi Yield Gen Platform team, you’ll get the opportunity to develop your skills and collaborate with engineers across Fidelity in a fun and dynamic environment. You will work closely with technical leaders and Architects to build a secure crypto yield generation platform utilizing modern software development practices. As a senior member of the team, you will mentor engineers on the best practices for Software development.
The Expertise And Skills You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field required
- 8+ years' of progressive experience in software engineering using programming languages like RUST
- Hands-on experience building resilient services in RUST
- Proficient in databases and SQL
- Familiarity with L1 & L2 blockchains such as Ethereum, is a plus
- An understanding of microservice architecture
- Ability to build reliable software that can withstand unreliable environments
- Experience building unit and integration tests
- Experience building and deploying applications using continuous integration pipelines and automated deployment tools such as Jenkins Core
- Possess critical thinking skills to build end-to-end solutions
- Passionate and committed to learning new things and developing with the latest technologies and frameworks
- Work well in both a small agile team and independently, having a strong user focus
- Strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks at any given time
- Participate in engineering practices such as code and design reviews, environment strategy, and build and deployment pipelines
- Strong organization skills and attention to details
- Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms and containerization technologies such as Docker is a plus
- Experience with asynchronous workers and resilient messaging services such as SNS and SQS is a plus
The Team
Fidelity Digital Assets®, a Fidelity Investments Company, is developing a full-service enterprise-grade platform for storing, trading, and servicing digital assets, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Fidelity Digital Assets® embraces an entrepreneurial culture and startup mindset while serving as one of the most innovative business units within Fidelity Investments. Our global, diverse team of hundreds of forward-thinking professionals lead with agility and creativity to build solutions that bridge the gap between traditional institutional investors and their exposure to digital assets. The firm’s tenure and experience across multiple business lines present our employees with unprecedented access to knowledge, technology, and resources that help our team reshape the future of finance. Within Fidelity Digital Assets®, the DeFi Yield Gen Team is responsible for the frontend, backend services and APIs that support DeFi Yield Generation Platform.
Compensation
- Base salary range for this position is $107,000-216,000 USD per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors. Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.
Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted. Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Certifications
Category: Information Technology
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Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Principal Software Engineer Job Market in New Jersey
A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Fidelity Investments8

- ECS Limited5

- AbbVie3

- ASM2

- Citi2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software11
- Investment & Asset Management10
- Electronics & Hardware6
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals5
- Consulting & Professional Services5
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal software engineer jobs across New Jersey.
- 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 New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How many principal software engineer jobs are there in New Jersey?
There are 41+ principal software engineer openings in New Jersey on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Jersey City, Mount Laurel, and Berkeley Heights. New positions post regularly as employers across New Jersey hire.
How much do principal software engineers make in New Jersey?
Principal software engineers in New Jersey earn a median of about $135,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $84,880 for the lowest 10% to over $207,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which New Jersey cities have the most principal software engineer jobs?
Jersey City, Mount Laurel, and Berkeley Heights have the most principal software engineer openings in New Jersey right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire principal software engineers in New Jersey?
Employers hiring principal software engineers in New Jersey include Fidelity Investments, ECS Limited, and AbbVie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote principal software engineer jobs in New Jersey?
Yes. About 27% of principal software engineer openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Jersey metros.
How do I apply for principal software engineer jobs in New Jersey?
You can apply to principal software engineer jobs in New Jersey directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Jersey location, then apply to each one that fits.
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