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High-paying roles typically require 3–8+ years of experience, specialized technical skills, and a track record of impactful work. Strong system design and leadership abilities are also valued.

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Many high-paying roles offer remote or hybrid work. Remote positions are common at top tech companies and well-funded startups that pay competitively regardless of location.

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FAANG companies, unicorn startups, top-tier consulting firms, and finance/fintech companies frequently offer $250k+ total compensation for experienced $250k+ principal engineer professionals.

6,205+ Jobs37 added todayUpdated Apr 23, 2026

$250k+ Principal Engineer Jobs

These $250k+ principal engineer positions offer $250k+ in total compensation. High-paying roles require strong experience and specialized skills, but reward top talent with premium compensation packages.

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Salary Range

$92k – $160k

Top Companies

Domino's, Carvana, Databricks, GitLab, Epic Games, Zscaler +13 more

Job Types

98% Full Time, 2% Contract

Top Locations

Chesapeake, Houston, Virginia Beach, Trenton

Work Model

88% On-Site, 6% Remote, 6% Hybrid

Experience Levels

63% principal, 18% manager, 10% Staff

We found 6,205 $250k+ principal engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including Chesapeake, Houston, Virginia Beach. 50 new positions were added this week at companies like Carvana, GitLab, Epic Games. Salaries range from $92k to $160k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (88%), Remote (6%), Hybrid (6%). Top employers include Domino's, Carvana, Databricks and 16 other companies.

Companies Hiring for $250k+ Principal Engineer Jobs

Domino's19 jobs

Carvana11 jobs

Databricks4 jobs

GitLab1 job

Epic Games1 job

Zscaler1 job

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Lead

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Staff

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$250k+ Principal Engineer Jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Latest Jobs Added

Operations Manager - Houston

Reconditioning Manager - Houston

Major Account Executive, Northeast

Lead Technical UI Designer

Project Manager - Platform Service Delivery

Staff Product Manager, Course Experience

State Inspection Line Lead

Principal Product Manager

Staff Technical Program Manager- Unity Catalog

Principal Research Scientist – Scaling

Operations Manager - Trenton (2nd shift)

Reconditioning Manager - Trenton (2nd shift)

Assistant Manager (02766) - 797 E. Algonquin Rd.

Post-Production Auto Technician

Assistant Manager (01432) - 6803 Southside Dr.

Domino's Shift Leader - North Everett 7134

Assistant General Manager (05118) - 5618 Hallandale Beach Blvd $18.50/hr.

General Manager (04209) - 450 Battlefield Blvd S - $58,000-$60,000/year + Bonus!

Domino's Shift Leader - Snohomish (7161)

General Manager(04212) - 1011 Eden Way N -$58,00-$60,000/year + Bonus!

Assistant General Manager (05079) - 1401 N Palm Ave $18.50/hr.

General Manager (04207) - 745 N Battlefield Blvd - $58,000-$60,000/year + Bonus!

General Manager (08089) 3501 Holland Rd Virginia Beach - $58,000-$60,000/year + Bonus

Assistant General Manager (04310) / $20 per hour

General Manager (08417) - 1249 Cedar Road - $58,000-$60,000/year + Bonus!

Assistant General Manager (04308) / $20 per hour

General Manager (06095) 853 Kempsville Rd #103, Virginia Beach - $58,000-$60,000/year + Bonus!

Domino's Shift Leader - Monroe (7050)

Domino's Shift Leader - Seaside, OR (7242)

General Manager (04218) - 4232 Holland Rd - $58,000-$60,000/Yearly + Bonus!

Project Manager-Workday Payroll Implementation

SME Task Order Management / Project Manager

Warehouse Inventory Team Lead

Staff Software Development Engineer Backend Node.js

Lead Engineer - Software (Nodejs, Angular, Nestjs) | Irving, TX, USA

Real Estate Development Manager - Colo, DCSS

Line Lead

Production Manager - OKC

Post-Production Auto Technician

Senior/Staff Frontend Platform Engineer

Payroll – Project Manager

Project Design Manager (Canada or USA)

Assistant Manager (02737) - 1514 W Market St

Sr Staff Production Engineer- Public Sector

Assistant Manager(09197) - 2278 Washington Road

Staff Production Engineer- Public Sector

Lead API Technical Analyst

Operations Manager - Greenfield (1st shift)

Post-Production Auto Technician

Senior Electrical Project Manager

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