Principal Software Engineer Jobs in Oregon

Principal Software Engineer jobs in Oregon are open across Hillsboro, Portland, and Beaverton and other Oregon metros, with employers like FormFactor, Genentech, and HALEY & ALDRICH hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles31+
Top employerFormFactor
Top cityHillsboro, OR
Cities hiring7
Work type58% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Principal Software Engineer
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Principal Software Engineer
Providence
Portland, Oregon
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
$68 - $121/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Intel Corporation
Principal Engineer, AI Systems and Solutions
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Principal Engineer, AI Systems and Solutions
Intel Corporation
Hillsboro, Oregon
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Technical Program Management
$256k - $361k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Intel Ndtm US LLC
Principal Engineer: XeSS and Neural Graphics
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Principal Engineer: XeSS and Neural Graphics
Intel Ndtm US LLC
Hillsboro, Oregon
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$256k - $361k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Columbia Sportswear Company
Principal Quality Engineer
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Principal Quality Engineer
Columbia Sportswear Company
Portland, Oregon
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
Hybrid
Associate's

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HP
Principal Data Solutions Architect
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Principal Data Solutions Architect
HP
Corvallis, Oregon
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
$147k - $231k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Principal Software Engineer Jobs by City in Oregon

Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Hillsboro
11 jobs
Portland
10 jobs
Beaverton
4 jobs
Corvallis
2 jobs
Tualatin
2 jobs
Gresham
1 jobs
Lake Oswego
1 jobs

Principal Software Engineer Job Market in Oregon

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

Who's Hiring

  • FormFactor
    FormFactor4
  • Genentech
    Genentech3
  • HALEY & ALDRICH
    HALEY & ALDRICH2
  • HP
    HP2
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware12
  • Consulting & Professional Services7
  • Science & Research4
  • Technology & Software4
  • Construction & Real Estate2

What Oregon Employers Look For

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

  • 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 Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal software engineer jobs are there in Oregon?

There are 31+ principal software engineer openings in Oregon on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Hillsboro, Portland, and Beaverton. New positions post regularly as employers across Oregon hire.

How much do principal software engineers make in Oregon?

Principal software engineers in Oregon earn a median of about $142,720 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,070 for the lowest 10% to over $213,540 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Oregon cities have the most principal software engineer jobs?

Hillsboro, Portland, and Beaverton have the most principal software engineer openings in Oregon right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal software engineers in Oregon?

Employers hiring principal software engineers in Oregon include FormFactor, Genentech, and HALEY & ALDRICH, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal software engineer jobs in Oregon?

Yes. About 42% of principal software engineer openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Oregon metros.

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

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

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