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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$137K - $182K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of finance technology! As a Principal Software Engineer, you’ll lead design and development of scalable systems, influence architecture, mentor teams, and drive i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Optimize software solutions for seamless deployment, security, and performance. Play a key role in developing next-generation clinical research technologies while collaborating with Agile teams and su...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Advance progress at the forefront of national security applications by developing, deploying, and supporting mission-critical software solutions in an Agile environment while leveraging modern cloud a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $129K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers on advanced structural design projects. You will guide junior members, perform complex analyses, and support diverse engineering deliverables, making a sig...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $125K *

Lead the charge in modernizing cloud infrastructure and managing systems administration, identity governance, and automation to enhance agility and efficiency across environments, ensuring robust secu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $251K *

Empower your career by driving innovation and excellence in technical, digital, and operational initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance automation, quality, and productivity across the...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $228K *

Empower your career by leading a high-performing cloud engineering team to deliver innovative, resilient cloud solutions while driving automation and modernization strategies in a collaborative, dynam...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Elevate the technical vision for a cutting-edge operating system, lead architecture decisions, mentor teams, and drive innovation in safety-critical industries like Telecom and Aerospace while alignin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $160K *

Join our Corporate IT team as a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to design and manage enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure across Azure and GCP, driving innovation in cloud-native solutions that enhanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive the design and execution of robust production GenAI systems that enhance automation, deliver reliable performance, and support real user interactions through end-to-end ownership while ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $158K *

Help us shape the reliability of cutting-edge AI services by defining SLOs, overseeing incident responses, and ensuring operational readiness. Leverage your expertise to establish monitoring systems t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead a team of diverse professionals to ensure high-quality design delivery across projects. Empower collaboration, manage timelines and resources, and drive improvements while fostering lasting relat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$132K - $177K *

Architect modern services that enhance a critical production platform while ensuring stability and reliability of legacy systems through careful, incremental modernization and pragmatic engineering pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming procurement processes while ensuring compliance and driving efficiency across North America. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to enhance supplier performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in a full-stack role, leveraging AI, collaborating with diverse teams, and optimizing the Horizon platform to enhance software development processes and outcomes...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $253K *

Empower teams by owning the architecture of a self-hosted platform, ensuring high availability and scalability while mentoring engineers and influencing the product roadmap across diverse environments...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K *

Join a dynamic team to measure and ensure operational success across various Digital Platforms, enhancing data integrity and analytics while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful report...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $148K *

Unlock potential by leading Model-Based Systems Engineering efforts to deliver effective solutions for the Marine Corps. Collaborate across engineering projects, create digital models, and ensure tech...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join a team that's pioneering financial strategies for military engines, driving analytical and operational excellence through financial modeling, pricing, and cross-functional collaboration to suppor...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $158K *

Join a high-impact Agile team to enhance mission-critical systems in AWS, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while driving operational excellence across diverse cloud infrastructure and appl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Tackle the challenge of configuring and testing hardware and software in a simulated environment, ensuring seamless technology deployment for end-users through precise assembly, installation, and trou...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $120K *

Explore critical safety engineering in the DoD acquisition lifecycle for advanced weapon systems. Collaborate across teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing national defense cap...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team driving innovation in machine learning and data analytics for the oil & gas pipeline industry, leading full-stack development, designing solutions, and mentoring e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$168K - $327K *

Drive the development and strategic delivery of cloud-based solutions to enhance the Omniverse ecosystem, engaging partners and customers while prioritizing impactful product roadmaps and metrics to e...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $210K *

Develop innovative network solutions and provide expert guidance to enhance the Department's infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective design, implementation, and maintenance of robus...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.