$143,415
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
The average salary for a Principal Software Engineer is $143,415
Base Salary
$0 - $143k
Bonus
$0 - $3k
Total Pay
$0 - $149k
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What Do Principal Software Engineers Do?
Principal Software Engineer Tasks
- Design, develop, integrate, test and deploy company's software.
- Execute product specification, system design, development and system integration.
- Develop new product concepts and development, deliver product prototypes.
- Conduct new technology research, concept specification and design of individual software components.
- Participate in product and program collaboration.
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Gender Breakdown
Male
100.0%
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Common Health Benefits
Medical
100%
Dental
100%
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