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Principal Engineer in the United States: openings, pay and who is hiring
Everything open jobs say about Principal Engineer, updated November 7, 2026.
In 3 sentences
- As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 61 Principal Engineer openings in the United States, at 47 employers.
- San Francisco (CA) has the most openings: 7.
- Across the 11 openings with posted pay, the median is $25,000.
Cities with the most Principal Engineer openings
Where the openings are
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| San Francisco (CA) | 7 |
| New York City (NY) | 5 |
| San Jose (CA) | 5 |
| 665 Clyde Avenue (CA) | 2 |
| Palo Alto (CA) | 2 |
| Reston (VA) | 2 |
| Seattle (WA) | 2 |
| Austin (TX) | 1 |
Employers with the most Principal Engineer openings
Employers with the most openings
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Samsung Semiconductor | 4 |
| Samsung Research America | 2 |
| InnoPhase IoT | 2 |
| Aryahealth Ai | 1 |
| Ironcladhq | 1 |
| Ridgeline | 1 |
| Wagmo | 1 |
| Outrider | 1 |
Posted pay
The median pay posted by employers is $25,000. The middle half of openings pays between $21,042 and $26,667, in a sample of 11 openings.
Work arrangement
25% of openings are remote, 13% are hybrid and 62% are on-site.
For job seekers
Frequently asked questions
How many Principal Engineer jobs are open in the United States?
As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 61 open Principal Engineer jobs in the United States, at 47 employers.
Where are the most Principal Engineer jobs?
San Francisco (CA) has the most Principal Engineer openings: 7 as of November 7, 2026.
How much does a Principal Engineer make?
Across the 11 openings with pay posted by the employer, the median is $25,000, and the middle half pays between $21,042 and $26,667.
Are there remote Principal Engineer jobs?
Yes: 25% of open Principal Engineer jobs are remote and 13% are hybrid, as of November 7, 2026.
