Welcome to our category for Senior Principal Systems Engineer roles. You'll find a range of opportunities spanning from systems development to technical leadership.
As a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, you'll oversee system architecture, guide technical teams, and address the most complex engineering challenges.
Ladders values your high-level analytical, design and leadership skills. Join us, expand your career opportunities and land the job you're aiming for.
Structural Engineer, Rolling Stock
$70K - $95K *
Advance your career by ensuring passenger railcar integrity through inspections, structural calculations, and design verification. Collaborate with teams to uphold safety standards while supporting pr...
4 weeks ago
Senior Data Developer (Business Operations)
$120K - $160K *
Architect innovative data pipelines for the US Space Force, integrating complex datasets and delivering insightful analysis that enhances satellite communication capabilities for mission-critical oper...
Today
Senior Manager-Product Management
$114K - $185K *
Lead the product management team to drive strategic initiatives, oversee product lifecycle, and ensure profitability of residential and commercial offerings while collaborating cross-functionally to e...
4 days ago
S&MA Technical Analyst - Human Spaceflight (Remote)
$90K - $130K *
Drive your career forward by supporting critical space missions and Enhancing safety and mission assurance in human spaceflight through detailed analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Work remot...
1 week ago
$88K - $133K *
Reimagine project delivery by managing VDC initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring timely deliverables, effective budgeting, and quality execution. Collaborate across teams to align resourc...
1 week ago
Principal Platform Engineer (DevOps)
$120K - $140K *
Lead the charge in shaping and enhancing internal developer platforms, driving innovation across AWS, GitHub Enterprise, Terraform Cloud, and JFrog Artifactory with a focus on security, compliance, an...
2 weeks ago
Senior/Principal Computer Scientist - Remote Sensing Algorithms, Onsite
$117K - $235K *
Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge algorithms for remote sensing systems. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to create innovative software for real-time data processing and decision su...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in enhancing export compliance initiatives while ensuring adherence to government regulations in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Drive operational improvements aligned with strat...
6 days ago
$100K - $140K *
Shape the future of software development by leading a talented team, driving innovative projects, and collaborating across functions to build robust applications that enhance business capabilities and...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Contribute to the modernization of testing frameworks by managing requirement assessments, risk evaluations, and stakeholder collaboration while enhancing strategies for Independent Verification and V...
Yesterday
$130K - $180K *
Optimize customer training programs for advanced drone technology across public safety and national security sectors. Lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure effective, compliant adoption of compl...
4 weeks ago
Systems Analysis Senior Advisor
$90K - $120K *
Join a team that's enhancing systems through expert analysis, functional testing, and innovative solutions. Your role involves collaborating with business partners, developing requirements, and optimi...
1 week ago
$140K - $175K *
Join a dynamic team to architect and develop cloud-native applications, integrating AI features while providing technical leadership. This senior role requires strong expertise in C#, .NET, and AI tec...
Yesterday
Senior Manager, Center of Expertise
$149K - $277K *
Grow your career by leading a high-performing team of technical experts driving AI, data protection, and cloud infrastructure solutions. Influence outcomes through strategic engagements and coaching...
1 week ago
Senior Federal Program Manager (Remote)
$100K - $130K *
Play a key role in managing multi-stream technology programs for federal clients, bridging communication between stakeholders and development teams while managing expectations and ensuring project mil...
3 days ago
$70K - $95K *
Grow with us as you develop scalable web applications in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product infrastructure, ensuring security and performance...
4 days ago
Staff Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
$130K - $160K *
Innovate cutting-edge solutions as you lead in multi-cloud environments, optimize scalability, and mentor engineers. Drive quality software development, streamline workflows, and enhance end-user expe...
2 weeks ago
Senior Substation Project Engineer (Remote Eligible, U.S.)
$113K - $188K *
Lead the charge in driving technical excellence for HVDC substation projects, ensuring seamless integration, design optimization, and stakeholder engagement while mentoring and guiding engineering tea...
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$80K - $133K *
Advance cloud infrastructure support by collaborating in Agile teams, automating systems, managing incidents, and enhancing documentation to improve operational efficiency and reliability...
1 week ago
$124K - $187K *
Lead strategic capital planning and execution across multiple facilities, enhancing team capabilities and driving operational excellence through a collaborative approach to project management and cros...
6 days ago
$90K - $130K *
Contribute to delivering AI-driven solutions, integrating data and workflows within customer environments using Palantir Foundry and AIP. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure rapid and effective de...
Today
$136K - $204K *
Pioneer innovative project management for large-scale system projects. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, ensure delivery meets strategic goals, and strengthen stakeholder...
6 days ago
Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer
$120K - $160K *
Lead the development of full stack features for innovative payment solutions. Collaborate closely with leadership and engineers, owning projects end-to-end while ensuring scalable, reliable systems fo...
1 week ago
Lead AI Engineer (Production Agentic & RAG Systems)
$130K - $180K *
Join the forefront of AI innovation by architecting and leading the development of cutting-edge GenAI platforms. Shape the future of agentic workflows and LLM-backed services while mentoring a team of...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Champion effective project management by leading diverse engineering teams to deliver timely, cost-effective structural solutions while ensuring compliance with all regulations and client expectations...
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What does a Senior Principal Systems Engineer do?
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?
Skills commonly required include system design, team leadership, analytical thinking and knowledge in systems integration.
What industries hire Senior Principal Systems Engineers?
Industries like Technology, Aerospace, Defense, Telecommunications, and more require the expertise of Senior Principal Systems Engineers.