Principal Software Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Principal Software Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania are open across Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township, and Reading and other Pennsylvania metros, with employers like Worley, Coherent, and Westinghouse Electric Company hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles91+
Top employerWorley
Top cityPittsburgh, PA
Cities hiring30
Work type78% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Principal Software Engineer
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Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
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Principal Software Engineer
Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
Warrendale, Pennsylvania
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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City of Philadelphia, PA
Principal Software Engineer
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Principal Software Engineer
City of Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$115k - $124k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company
Principal Software Developer
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Principal Software Developer
Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company
Pittston, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
$120k - $155k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Coherent Corp.
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
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Coherent Corp.
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Coherent Corp.
Horsham, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Embedded Systems Engineering
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Coherent Corp.
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
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Coherent Corp.
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Coherent Corp.
Horsham, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Embedded Systems Engineering
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$97k - $189k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Principal Software Engineer Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Pittsburgh
13 jobs
Cranberry Township
9 jobs
Reading
9 jobs
Philadelphia
7 jobs
Horsham
6 jobs
New Freedom
6 jobs
Coopersburg
5 jobs
Fort Washington
4 jobs
Erie
3 jobs

Principal Software Engineer Job Market in Pennsylvania

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

Who's Hiring

  • Worley
    Worley9
  • Coherent
    Coherent6
  • Westinghouse Electric Company
    Westinghouse Electric Company6
  • Johnson Controls
    Johnson Controls5
  • Lutron Electronics
    Lutron Electronics5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services29
  • Manufacturing20
  • Technology & Software17
  • Electronics & Hardware13
  • Energy13

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

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

  • 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 Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How many principal software engineer jobs are there in Pennsylvania?

There are 91+ principal software engineer openings in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township, and Reading. New positions post regularly as employers across Pennsylvania hire.

How much do principal software engineers make in Pennsylvania?

Principal software engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $126,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,750 for the lowest 10% to over $178,080 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most principal software engineer jobs?

Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township, and Reading have the most principal software engineer openings in Pennsylvania right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire principal software engineers in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring principal software engineers in Pennsylvania include Worley, Coherent, and Westinghouse Electric Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote principal software engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes. About 22% of principal software engineer openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Pennsylvania metros.

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

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

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