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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Overview

Open roles41+
Top employerFidelity Investments
Top cityJersey City, NJ
Cities hiring18
Work type73% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Fidelity Investments
Principal Software Engineer
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Fidelity Investments
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Principal Software Engineer
Fidelity Investments
Jersey City, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$107k - $216k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Fidelity Investments
Principal Software Engineer
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Principal Software Engineer
Fidelity Investments
Jersey City, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$216k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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EY
Director, Principal Software Engineering
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Director, Principal Software Engineering
EY
Hoboken, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Backend Engineering
$134k - $294k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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EY
Director, Principal Software Engineering
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EY
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Director, Principal Software Engineering
EY
Hoboken, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Backend Engineering
$134k - $294k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Fidelity Investments
Principal Full Stack Engineer
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New 2h ago
Principal Full Stack Engineer
Fidelity Investments
Jersey City, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Full-stack Engineering
Backend Engineering
$107k - $216k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Principal Software Engineer Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Jersey City
12 jobs
Mount Laurel
7 jobs
Berkeley Heights
2 jobs
Branchburg
2 jobs
Bridgewater
2 jobs
Florham Park
2 jobs
Hoboken
2 jobs
Middletown
2 jobs
Camden
1 jobs

Principal Software Engineer Job Market in New Jersey

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

Who's Hiring

  • Fidelity Investments
    Fidelity Investments8
  • ECS Limited
    ECS Limited5
  • AbbVie
    AbbVie3
  • ASM
    ASM2
  • Citi
    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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