Principal Software Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Principal Software Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are open across Milwaukee, Hudson, and Madison and other Wisconsin metros, with employers like Milwaukee Tool, Molex, and ABB hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
SR Software Engineer position with project lead experience.
What We Offer:
- Career Development
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Transparency
- Global Opportunities
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $82,000 - $166,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
TASKS AND QUALIFICATIONS
What You Will do in This Role:
- Responsible for developing, upgrading, retrofitting, testing and integrating various software warehouse logistics solutions efficiently to implement the required software solutions.
- Balance and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Diagnose customer issues on new and existing projects.
- Assist in the development of solutions to upgrade existing systems.
- Communicate with customers and external team members on project requirements and solutions.
- Provide engineering support as required.
- Resolve incompatibility issues with older software on new hardware.
- Upgrade existing software to newer versions.
- Collaborate with highly cross-functional, Agile teams to build out new customer features and functionality.
- Improve internal processes to make code deployment easier, faster and more consistent.
- Play a critical role in system design, architecture, and execution.
- Travel across North America to customer sites to validate system functionality and testing (up to approximately 20%).
What We are Looking For:
- BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
- At least 15+ years' experience in similar position in the industry.
- Working knowledge required in: Windows Server configurations, VMWare, HyperV, Java, database (ORACLE and MS SQL-Sever), Visual Basic, and C++; C#, Java Script.
- Excellent communication and customer service mindset.
- Organization, analytical, reasoning and problem solving.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed records.
- Excellent team and communications skills.
- May provide technical assistance to support staff and other employees.
- Passion for problem solving and executing with excellence.
- Knowledge of industrial automation.
INTRODUCTION
SR Software Engineer position with project lead experience.
What We Offer:
- Career Development
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Transparency
- Global Opportunities
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $82,000 - $166,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
TASKS AND QUALIFICATIONS
What You Will do in This Role:
- Responsible for developing, upgrading, retrofitting, testing and integrating various software warehouse logistics solutions efficiently to implement the required software solutions.
- Balance and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Diagnose customer issues on new and existing projects.
- Assist in the development of solutions to upgrade existing systems.
- Communicate with customers and external team members on project requirements and solutions.
- Provide engineering support as required.
- Resolve incompatibility issues with older software on new hardware.
- Upgrade existing software to newer versions.
- Collaborate with highly cross-functional, Agile teams to build out new customer features and functionality.
- Improve internal processes to make code deployment easier, faster and more consistent.
- Play a critical role in system design, architecture, and execution.
- Travel across North America to customer sites to validate system functionality and testing (up to approximately 20%).
What We are Looking For:
- BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
- At least 15+ years' experience in similar position in the industry.
- Working knowledge required in: Windows Server configurations, VMWare, HyperV, Java, database (ORACLE and MS SQL-Sever), Visual Basic, and C++; C#, Java Script.
- Excellent communication and customer service mindset.
- Organization, analytical, reasoning and problem solving.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed records.
- Excellent team and communications skills.
- May provide technical assistance to support staff and other employees.
- Passion for problem solving and executing with excellence.
- Knowledge of industrial automation.
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Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Principal Software Engineer Job Market in Wisconsin
A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Milwaukee Tool4
- Molex2
- ABB1
- Appian1
- Dematic1
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing8
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Electronics & Hardware1
- Food & Beverage1
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal software engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- 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 Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How many principal software engineer jobs are there in Wisconsin?
There are 14+ principal software engineer openings in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Milwaukee, Hudson, and Madison. New positions post regularly as employers across Wisconsin hire.
How much do principal software engineers make in Wisconsin?
Principal software engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $122,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,710 for the lowest 10% to over $168,630 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most principal software engineer jobs?
Milwaukee, Hudson, and Madison have the most principal software engineer openings in Wisconsin right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire principal software engineers in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring principal software engineers in Wisconsin include Milwaukee Tool, Molex, and ABB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote principal software engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes. About 7% of principal software engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Wisconsin metros.
How do I apply for principal software engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can apply to principal software engineer jobs in Wisconsin directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Wisconsin location, then apply to each one that fits.
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