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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$110K - $130K *

Innovate software solutions by developing scalable applications and optimizing performance. Collaborate in a team-focused environment to drive data integrity and design APIs that enhance usability in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the strategic evolution of content authoring platforms, serve as a key technical liaison, and lead cross-functional discussions to ensure system interoperability while proactively managing proje...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform complex challenges into innovative software solutions, owning and delivering features in agentic development environments, ensuring quality and reliability through hands-on engineering disci...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Elevate the construction industry's potential by innovating marketplace services, rapidly developing prototypes, optimizing products, and mentoring engineers while collaborating with customers to shap...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $180K *

Lead transformative electrical engineering projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex solutions for nuclear power plants while ensuring quality, scope, and budget compliance for all...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$131K - $180K *

Pioneer transformative software solutions as you lead a talented team, mentor engineers, and drive innovation in our complex digital safety systems, enabling impactful research and safety insights on...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $225K *

Lead the charge in the development of next-gen ASICs by owning FPGA prototyping, firmware enablement, silicon bring-up, and hardware validation, bridging ASIC design and system integration throughout...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Drive partner success by architecting scalable GPU cloud solutions, enabling partner teams through technical training, and leading joint reference projects that turn deployments into repeatable sales...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $240K *

Shape the future of loyalty by leading the technical execution and innovation of AI-powered features in a rapidly evolving product landscape, driving cross-functional initiatives with a focus on archi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $195K *

Join our team and lead the enterprise risk management program, ensuring sound decision-making and responsible growth. Collaborate across functions to surface risks, challenge assumptions, and implemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive the evolution of our cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure, automating deployments and enhancing security. Foster collaboration across teams to support operational excellence and tackle comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful IT project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, managing scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with stakeholders and ensure alignment with strategic goals to achieve client s...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the strategy for scalable Fleet Operations products by synthesizing user needs, guiding cross-functional teams, and ensuring robust, technically sound solutions that enhance operational efficien...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $196K *

Tackle the execution and optimization of digital experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance website performance, streamline processes, and ensure governance, supporting business growth and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $183K *

Contribute to secure software development by leading design and implementation efforts, mentoring engineers and addressing complex challenges in client-side applications across multiple platforms incl...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to transforming customer experiences by managing complex B2B SaaS implementations, ensuring seamless onboarding, and driving measurable value, while collaborating across f...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Deliver innovative software solutions at the intersection of IoT and cloud technologies, enhancing energy systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize products, engineer reliability, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $302K *

Empower engineers to transform prototypes into reliable products by collaborating on secure, production-grade solutions. Leverage coding agents and AI capabilities to ensure code quality and operation...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$163K - $226K *

Join our fast-paced team to shape cutting-edge prototypes into reliable, production-grade products. Collaborate closely with engineers and reference customers, ensuring high standards in operational q...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $278K *

Reimagine cloud capabilities as the technical lead behind a secure, scalable Kubernetes PaaS solution. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, optimize performance, and deliver reliable platform...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Help us deliver accurate billing communications to over one million Veterans. Join our high-performance team to manage the production of Veteran Copayment Statements and drive continuous improvements...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Tackle high-impact software development for Veterans' billing communications, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of over one million statements monthly while supporting critical system...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize shared cloud infrastructure across Azure and AWS. Drive the evolution of application architecture, ensuring reliability and scalability while collaborating with various...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $237K *

Engineer robust cloud infrastructure systems to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and maintain operational excellence within a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $232K *

Join our dynamic team to drive enterprise sales and technical strategy for a cutting-edge data management platform, collaborating with Account Executives to deliver tailored solutions and ensure custo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.