Principal Software Engineer Jobs in North Carolina

Principal Software Engineer jobs in North Carolina are open across Charlotte, Durham, and Cary and other North Carolina metros, with employers like ECS Limited, Arcadis, and Epic Games hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles58+
Top employerECS Limited
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Cities hiring10
Work type67% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Relias
Principal Software Engineer
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Principal Software Engineer
Relias
Morrisville, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Project Management
Backend Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Humana
Principal Software Engineer
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Principal Software Engineer
Humana
Charlotte, North Carolina
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
Charlotte, North Carolina
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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NVIDIA
Principal Software Engineer
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NVIDIA
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Principal Software Engineer
NVIDIA
Durham, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
Backend Engineering
$248k - $397k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Epic Games
Principal Software Engineer
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Epic Games
Added 3w ago
Principal Software Engineer
Epic Games
Cary, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
On-Site
None

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Principal Software Engineer Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Charlotte
15 jobs
Durham
10 jobs
Cary
8 jobs
Morrisville
7 jobs
Raleigh
7 jobs
Holly Springs
6 jobs
Greensboro
2 jobs
Hickory
1 jobs
Marion
1 jobs

Principal Software Engineer Job Market in North Carolina

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

Who's Hiring

  • ECS Limited
    ECS Limited5
  • Arcadis
    Arcadis4
  • Epic Games
    Epic Games4
  • Genentech
    Genentech3
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software21
  • Consulting & Professional Services12
  • Electronics & Hardware9
  • Construction & Real Estate5
  • Healthcare & Medical Services3

What North Carolina Employers Look For

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

  • 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 North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal software engineer jobs are there in North Carolina?

There are 58+ principal software engineer openings in North Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Charlotte, Durham, and Cary. New positions post regularly as employers across North Carolina hire.

How much do principal software engineers make in North Carolina?

Principal software engineers in North Carolina earn a median of about $134,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,840 for the lowest 10% to over $179,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which North Carolina cities have the most principal software engineer jobs?

Charlotte, Durham, and Cary have the most principal software engineer openings in North Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal software engineers in North Carolina?

Employers hiring principal software engineers in North Carolina include ECS Limited, Arcadis, and Epic Games, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal software engineer jobs in North Carolina?

Yes. About 33% of principal software engineer openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in North Carolina metros.

How do I apply for principal software engineer jobs in North Carolina?

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

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