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6,205+ Jobs50 new this weekUpdated 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

$58k – $130k

Top Companies

Domino's, Carvana, Jobs via Dice, Databricks, Motorola Solutions, Primero +5 more

Job Types

94% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 2% Contract

Top Locations

Houston, Las Vegas, Virginia, Washington

Work Model

96% On-Site, 4% Hybrid

Experience Levels

74% principal, 12% Staff, 10% Lead

We found 6,205 $250k+ principal engineer jobs currently hiring in locations including Houston, Las Vegas, Virginia. 50 new positions were added this week at companies like Carvana, Motorola Solutions, Jobs via Dice. Salaries range from $58k to $130k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (96%), Hybrid (4%). Top employers include Domino's, Carvana, Jobs via Dice and 8 other companies.

Companies Hiring for $250k+ Principal Engineer Jobs

Domino's33 jobs

Carvana6 jobs

Jobs via Dice2 jobs

Databricks2 jobs

Motorola Solutions1 job

Primero1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Lead

$58k–$65k

5 jobs

Staff

$85k–$130k

6 jobs

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Carvana

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Production Manager - OKC

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Post-Production Auto Technician

Carvana

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Senior/Staff Frontend Platform Engineer

Motorola Solutions

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Payroll – Project Manager

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$250k+ Principal Engineer Jobs

Companies Hiring for $250k+ Principal Engineer Jobs

Career Path & Salary Progression

Latest Jobs Added

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

Team Lead, Market Operations

General Manager(03848) - 14323 South US 301 Wimauma Fla 33598

Agribusiness Loan Officer IV

Assistant Manager(02921) - 55 E GREEN ST

Lead Marketing Manager, Strategy (Remote)

Trailer Fleet Operations Manager

Principal Engineer Marketing Automation

Team Lead, Product Design

Assistant Manager(05379) - 1842 Glenn Street SW

Assistant Manager/Shift Lead (7139) - 13501 100th Ave NE

Assistant Manager Pawtucket, RI

Assistant Manager (06654) - FT Hours - 3148 Fm 528 Rd

Assistant Manager- (06650) - 2030 Gessner Dr

Assistant Manager (06779) - 2331 N Fry Rd

Assistant Manager (06670) - 3112b Spencer Hwy

Assistant Manager(5488) - 6490 Memphis-Arlington

Assistant Manager (06788) - Competitive Benefits - 21129 State Highway 249

Assistant Manager (08639) - 2645 SW 27th Ave

Domino's Shift Leader - Downtown Portland, OR (7229)

Domino's Shift Leader - Warrenton, OR (9394)

Assistant Manager(03108)

Assistant Manager (09323) - 3820 N Fry Rd Suite 120

Team Lead(01932) - 935 37th Ave, Ste 112

Assistant Manager(07406) - 530 E. Windmill Ln Ste 115

General Manager(06650) - 2030 Gessner Dr

Assistant Manager- (06659) - 1498 Wilcrest Dr

Assistant Manager (09046) - 7355 Rainbow Blvd Suite 110

Assistant Manager (06687) - 1991 Fm 1960 Rd W

General Manager (04670) - 5507 Ritchie Highway

Assistant Manager(03205)

Assistant Manager(09043) - 1780 N. Buffalo Dr. Suite 115

Domino's Pizza Maker/CSR - Sea Tac, WA (7137)

Yard Driver - Part-Time

Assistant Manager(06556) - Competitive Benefits - 6007 Fm 2920 Rd

Shift Lead

Assistant Manager (09444) - Competitive Benefits - 23227 Gossling Rd

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