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Principal Software Development Engineer
Texas or Scottsdale or Chicago or Dallas or California
$144k-$288k/yr RemoteFull Time
CVS Health
CVS HealthNYSE: CVS: Provides retail pharmacy, health insurance, and pharmacy benefit management services.
12+ YOE12+ years of software engineering experience, 5+ years in senior, principal, or architect roles, full-stack expertise, distributed systems, AI/GenAI, cloud-native applications, and a bachelor's degree required.
Java, Spring Boot, Go, Golang, Node.js, Python, React, Angular, TypeScript, REST, GraphQL, Apollo Federation, gRPC, Kafka, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, SQL, Redis
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Principal Software Engineer
Rothschild or Alabama or Arkansas or Arizona or Colorado or Florida or Georgia or Illinois or Indiana or Kentucky or Louisiana or Maryland or Michigan or Minnesota or Missouri or Mississippi or North Carolina or New Jersey or Nevada or New York or Ohio or Oklahoma or Oregon or South Carolina or Tennessee or Texas or Utah or Virginia or Washington or Wisconsin
$135k-$160k/yr RemoteFull Time
Foundation Finance
Foundation Finance: Point-of-sale consumer financing for home improvement projects.
7+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Engineering or related,7+ years development experience,technical leadership and architecture experience,mentoring skills,and strong presentation and stakeholder communication.
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Principal/Sr. Principal Software Engineer
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
$109k-$163k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE or equivalent experience, 5+ years engineering experience (Principal) or 8+ years (Sr Principal). Proficiency in C++, embedded Linux/VxWorks, scripting (Python/Bash), version control (Git/GitLab/GitHub/Bitbucket/ClearCase), Agile/Waterfall; U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance required.
C++, C++11, Python, Bash, Batch, Linux, VxWorks, Waterfall Methodology, Agile, Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ClearCase, Rally, Jira, DevSecOps, Model-based Engineering
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Principal/Sr. Principal Software Engineer
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
$109k-$163k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
5+ YOEUS citizen with active Secret clearance and SAP access; Bachelor’s in CS/CE (or equivalent experience). 5+ years engineering experience (Principal) or 8+ years (Sr Principal). Must have C++, embedded Linux or VxWorks, scripting (Python/Bash), version control (Git/GitLab/GitHub/ClearCase), and Agile/Waterfall experience.
C++, C++11, Python, Bash, Batch, Linux, VxWorks, Git, GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, ClearCase, Rally, Jira, Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, Agile, Waterfall Methodology
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Principal Engineer
Alabama or Arizona or Arkansas or California or Colorado or Connecticut or Florida or Georgia or Hawaii or Idaho or Illinois or Indiana or Iowa or Kansas or Kentucky or Maryland or Massachusetts or Michigan or Minnesota or Missouri or Nevada or New Hampshire or New Jersey or New Mexico or New York or North Carolina or Ohio or Oklahoma or Oregon or Pennsylvania or Rhode Island or South Carolina or Tennessee or Texas or Vermont or Virginia or Washington or Wisconsin
$210k-$262k/yr RemoteFull Time
Fuze Health
Fuze Health: Integrated digital health, home diagnostics, and virtual pharmacy platform.
10+ YOEBachelor's in CS or related; 10+ years software engineering experience with 3+ years at staff/principal level; deep expertise in AWS, PostgreSQL, Ruby on Rails, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript; experience building scalable, high-throughput systems; strong communication; U.S. work authorization required.
AWS, PostgreSQL, Ruby on Rails, Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Slack, GSuite, Jira, HL7, FHIR, NCPDP, EHR
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Principal Software Engineer
United States or Chicago or Hawaii
$153k-$205k/yr RemoteFull Time
iManage
iManage: Intelligent document and email management software for professionals.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field and 7 years of software engineering experience, including .NET, C# or Python, databases, distributed systems, Linux, and CI/CD in cloud environments.
Microsoft .NET, C#, Python, Linux, CI/CD, AKS
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Principal Software Engineer
Downers Grove or Willingboro
$140k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Radwell International
Radwell International: A that supplies and distributes industrial and automation equipment to businesses.
15+ YOE15+ years software engineering with enterprise architecture, cloud (Azure) modernization, microservices, eCommerce, AI/LLM production experience, and strong people mentoring and technical leadership.
React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, C#, .NET Core, Java, Python, Go, Kafka, Azure Service Bus, Event Hub, Cloudflare, Akamai, Azure Front Door, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Redis, Cosmos DB, MongoDB, AKS, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Azure AD/Entra ID, Azure Monitor, Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Helm, Open Telemetry, Application Insights, Jaeger, Grafana, Prometheus, k6, JMeter, Azure Load Testing, Pinecone, Weaviate, pgvector, OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Playwright, Cypress, Pact, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks
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PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER (MPDE)
Chicago or Webster
$152k-$191k/yr RemoteFull Time
TE Connectivity
TE ConnectivityNYSE: TEL: Manufacturer of electronic connectors and sensors for global industries.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree or higher in a related technical field and 10+ years developing software, automation, industrial, or engineering systems; programming, integration, data, architecture, testing, and validation experience required.
Python, C#, C++, Java, PLCs, SQL, API, OPC-UA, MQTT, REST APIs, Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
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Principal Software Engineer
Charlotte or Chicago or Columbus or Hartford
$168k-$253k/yr HybridFull Time
The Hartford
The HartfordNYSE: HIG: Provides property and casualty insurance and financial products.
12+ YOERequires 12+ years in enterprise application development, a computer science or engineering bachelor's degree, and expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Angular/TypeScript, SQL, APIs, cloud platforms, and distributed systems.
Java, Spring Boot, Angular, TypeScript, SQL, AWS, Application Insights, Splunk, APIs, microservices, CI/CD, DevOps, DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, AI frameworks
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Principal Software Development Engineer, Digital Assets & Web3
New York City or Chicago or Lithuania
$280k-$310k/yr HybridFull Time
DriveWealth
DriveWealth: Provides API-based brokerage infrastructure for fractional stock trading.
8+ YOE8+ years building production systems in regulated financial environments; hands-on with TypeScript, Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Node.js, NestJS, Kafka, Web3 integrations, OpenTelemetry, CI/CD, and secure distributed systems.
TypeScript, Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Node.js, NestJS, Web3.js, Ethers.js, WebJ, Apache Kafka, OpenTelemetry, CI/CD
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Principal Software Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$118k-$123k/yr HybridFull Time
Morningstar
MorningstarNASDAQ: MORN: Provides independent investment research, data, and analytics.
8+ YOE3+ MgmtBachelor's (or Master's) in CS/CE/IT plus 6–8+ years software engineering; 5+ years designing cloud-native AI solutions with AWS/Azure/OpenAI; 5+ years with Python and Java; 3+ years leading teams; CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes experience.
OpenAI, Azure, AWS, Python, Java, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Fargate, SonarQube
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Principal Software Engineer
Hartford or Charlotte or Columbus or Chicago
$168k-$253k/yr HybridFull Time
The Hartford
The HartfordNYSE: HIG: Provides business and personal insurance, group benefits, and investments.
12+ YOE12+ years enterprise application development experience, bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering required, hands-on with Java, Spring Boot, Angular/TypeScript, SQL, cloud (AWS), APIs/microservices, observability tools; strong communication and AI-first experience.
Java, Spring Boot, Angular, TypeScript, SQL, AWS, Application Insights, Splunk, APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, Identity and Access Management, AI frameworks, CI/CD, DevSecOps
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Principal Software Engineer (Auth0)
Bellevue or Chicago or New York City or San Francisco or Washington
$244k-$376k/yr HybridFull Time
Okta
OktaNASDAQ: OKTA: Provide secure identity management and authentication for enterprises.
10+ YOE10+ years software development, 4+ years identity/cloud experience, 3+ years developer tooling experience; strong systems design, communication, and rapid learning skills.
Auth0, Auth0 FGA, Model Context Protocol (MCP), A2A, SDKs, Python
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Senior Principal Software Engineer
United States or Phoenix or Dallas or Charlotte or California or Connecticut or New York or Colorado or Illinois or Minnesota or Washington or Nevada or Maryland or New Jersey or Hawaii or District of Columbia or North Dakota or Mississippi or Rhode Island or Vermont or Wyoming
$150k-$226k/yr RemoteFull Time
Shutterfly
Shutterfly: Manufacturer and retailer of personalized photo products and gifts.
12+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or computer science and 12+ years of software engineering experience, distributed systems expertise, large-scale architecture, cloud operations, coding, and technical strategy leadership.
LLMs, vector databases, orchestration frameworks, A/B testing
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Senior Principal Software Engineer
Phoenix or Dallas or Charlotte or United States or California or Connecticut or New York or Colorado or Illinois or Minnesota or Washington or Nevada or Maryland or New Jersey or Hawaii or District of Columbia or North Dakota or Mississippi or Rhode Island or Vermont or Wyoming
$150k-$226k/yr RemoteFull Time
Shutterfly
Shutterfly: Manufacturer and retailer of personalized photo products and professional photography services.
12+ YOEBachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science and 12+ years of software engineering experience, including distributed systems, large-scale cloud systems, architecture, coding, and technical strategy leadership.
LLMs, vector databases, orchestration frameworks, A/B testing
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Principal, Software Engineer
New York or California or Illinois or Atlanta or Boston or Chicago or Denver or Los Angeles or New York or Salt Lake City or San Diego
$122k-$165k/yr RemoteFull Time
DEPT
DEPT: Global digital agency providing integrated technology and marketing services.
7+ YOERequires 7+ years software experience, 3+ years Python, expert backend and distributed systems knowledge, cloud and Docker experience, API integration, databases, frontend architecture, CI/CD, and technical leadership.
Python, Gemini CLI, Claude Code, Codex, Angular, TypeScript, Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, Docker, Git, Mercurial, Agile, CI/CD, Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK), SQL, NoSQL, LLM
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Principal Software Engineer - AWS
Chicago or Scottsdale or San Francisco or New York City or Phoenix
$173k-$276k/yr HybridFull Time
Early Warning Services
Early Warning Services: Operates payment and risk solutions for the financial industry.
15+ YOE15+ years software engineering experience with 8+ years in FinTech; hands-on full‑stack design and architecture, cloud/containerization, CI/CD, test automation, Java/J2EE/Spring, messaging, Oracle PL/SQL, Git, and strong communication.
Java, J2EE, JUnit, Tomcat, Spring Boot, Spring Core, Kafka, Tibco EMS, JMS, Oracle PL/SQL, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, Git, Chef, Maven, Jenkins, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, SVN, Jira, Bugzilla, Confluence, Splunk, Altiris, Zabbix, Terraform, AppDynamics, C#, Ruby, Python, PHP, Kubernetes
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Principal Software Development Engineer (IC4) - Network Region Build (NRB)
United States or Abilene or Austin or Nashville or Chicago or Pittsburgh or Philadelphia or Saline
$115k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Oracle
OracleNYSE: ORCL: Provides cloud infrastructure and enterprise software for global businesses.
6+ YOEStrong software engineering in Python/Java/Go/Rust, networking fundamentals (BGP, TCP/IP, IPv6), experience with distributed systems, Git and CI/CD, Linux production environments; 6+ years experience.
Python, Java, Go, Rust, Git, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, Oracle AI, Codex, YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF, gNMI, OCI - DNS, TCP/IP
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Chief Principal Software Engineer- Cloud
Greenville or Remote or Remote
$119k-$204k/yr HybridFull Time
Oshkosh
OshkoshNYSE: OSK: Manufacturer of specialty trucks, military vehicles and access equipment.
8+ YOE8+ years backend cloud software development; Azure cloud; C#/.NET; IoT/cloud data platforms; containerization; CI/CD; security and observability.
Azure, C#, NET Core, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Event Grid, Event Hub, Azure Functions, CosmosDB, Redis, Azure Monitor, Application Insights
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Principal Engineer Software - Storage (Chronosphere)
Burbank or Denver or Chicago or Austin or Jacksonville or Hartford or Bridgeport or Seattle or Boston or New York City
$147k-$238k/yr RemoteAll Commitments Available
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto NetworksNASDAQ: PANW: Provides enterprise-grade network, cloud, and endpoint security software.
Design and build scalable backend services for high-volume telemetry data; strong backend skills; cloud infra experience; API design; mentorship.
Go, Java, Python, Rust, AWS, GCP, Azure, REST, gRPC, GraphQL
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