Discover Senior Principal Systems Engineer Jobs

Welcome to our category for Senior Principal Systems Engineer roles. You'll find a range of opportunities spanning from systems development to technical leadership.

Senior Principal Systems Engineer Roles

As a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, you'll oversee system architecture, guide technical teams, and address the most complex engineering challenges.

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$120K - $160K *

Drive innovation as a strategic Sr. Cloud Architect, transforming legacy systems into scalable, cost-optimized cloud-native architectures while ensuring efficient deployments and dynamic data producti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $156K *

Innovate solutions as a Software Engineer, contributing to a cutting-edge SaaS platform that processes billions of messages daily. Work with a modern tech stack to improve global health outcomes for d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $179K *

Partner with us to lead engineering teams, manage delivery and quality, and drive technical excellence across complex healthcare systems while ensuring compliance and scalability in a high-stakes envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex federal programs with a focus on healthcare, technology, and mission support initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve strategic goals, ensuring comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $172K *

Drive innovation by designing and implementing key integrations within ServiceNow and enterprise systems, enhancing operational efficiency and data flow across departments through effective collaborat...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $153K *

Transform transmission line engineering by designing systems up to 500kV. Engage with clients and vendors, lead projects, and mentor colleagues while ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules for di...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Deliver technical expertise in sales activities by managing relationships, assessing needs, and designing systems to integrate solutions, fostering success in Media and Entertainment environments with...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$147K - $273K *

Champion enterprise software release excellence by architecting and leading scalable CI/CD practices. Collaborate across teams to enhance automation, security, and operational readiness in cloud-nativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion data center project delivery from feasibility through close-out, driving cross-functional teams and ensuring timely scheduling. Own project governance and manage vendor relationships while de...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $145K *

Elevate technical expertise across teams by creating effective training programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop AI-driven content that enhances platform knowledge and drives measurable out...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $150K *

Transform aerospace processes by providing expert insight into parachute systems for NASA's human spaceflight programs, ensuring mission assurance and quality engineering through collaboration with di...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $129K *

Empower your career in transmission line engineering by designing 69kV-500kV lines. Lead projects, conduct studies, and mentor juniors while collaborating with clients and vendors. Embrace opportuniti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$272K - $431K *

Tackle the challenges of designing a leading-edge system architecture for orbital data centers. Collaborate across disciplines to create resilient software solutions optimized for space conditions, en...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $187K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and optimize advanced cloud solutions, ensuring security, efficiency, and scalability while mentoring junior engineers and fostering innovation across CloudOps and Dev...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead quality initiatives to establish AI-centric testing standards, ensuring robust engineering workflows in data pipelines and AI models. Drive the implementation of quality metrics and automation st...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $265K *

Empower advanced developments in distributed storage by leveraging 15+ years of expertise in LustreFS and Linux kernel. Lead architecture, performance, and debugging while mentoring engineers and enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion cross-BU oversight to enhance program/project performance. Collaborate with teams to develop guidelines, analyze portfolios, and implement lessons learned, driving continuous improvement acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$184K - $356K *

Shape the future of AI by leading the development of scalable, efficient systems for LLM workloads, driving performance optimization, and mentoring engineers to elevate technical standards across larg...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Empower our payroll systems as a Workday Configuration Analyst, optimizing configurations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our Workday Payroll environment and improve employe...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate software delivery outcomes by owning end-to-end engineering solutions, leveraging AI tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ship impactful features in a dynamic, fast-paced...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead talent acquisition efforts for AeroVect by sourcing exceptional candidates and collaborating with operations to fulfill hiring needs in a dynamic environment, fostering a world-class team at majo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Lead and optimize a high-performing team managing budgets, financial tracking, and software development initiatives, ensuring alignment with program goals and compliance with contracts to deliver exce...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$205K - $278K *

Make your mark at the forefront of digital security, leading initiatives to safeguard AI infrastructure and enhancing product safety through innovative security practices and collaborative engineering...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$214K - $289K *

Unlock your potential by safeguarding our digital ecosystem as you lead innovative security projects alongside a diverse team, enhancing collaboration and trust across our platform for millions of use...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $301K *

Transform your career by leading innovative software development initiatives. Leverage your technical expertise in a dynamic environment, collaborating with stakeholders to drive strategic projects an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Principal Systems Engineer do?question toggle

    A Senior Principal Systems Engineer handles system architecture, leads technical teams, and solves advanced engineering problems. They're often responsible for guiding overall system design and integration.

  • What skills do I need to have for these roles?question toggle

    Skills commonly required include system design, team leadership, analytical thinking and knowledge in systems integration.

  • What industries hire Senior Principal Systems Engineers?question toggle

    Industries like Technology, Aerospace, Defense, Telecommunications, and more require the expertise of Senior Principal Systems Engineers.