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18,879 H-1B & PERM records for "Principal Software Engineer", sourced from U.S. Department of Labor disclosures.

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$146689

Average Salary

$37326

Minimum

$954000

Maximum

Active filters: Job: Principal Software Engineer
Employer Role Location Salary Program Filing Date
WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. Principal Software Engineer Sunnyvale, CA $200743 H-1B Jan 17, 2023
Cox Automotive Corporate Services, LLC Principal Software Engineer Austin, TX $200570 H-1B Sep 30, 2024
LendingClub Bank National Association Principal Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $200500 H-1B Jun 29, 2022
WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. Principal Software Engineer Sunnyvale, CA $200493 H-1B Nov 12, 2021
FactSet Research Systems Inc. Principal Software Engineer Austin, TX $200475 H-1B Mar 11, 2024
BLUESHIFT LABS, INC. Senior Principal Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $200304 - $234600 H-1B Jul 16, 2024
McKinsey & Company, Inc. United States Principal Software Engineer I Atlanta, GA $200300 H-1B Nov 19, 2024
LendingClub Bank National Association Principal Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $200300 H-1B Mar 15, 2021
CBRE, INC. Sr Principal Software Engineer Richardson, TX $200175 H-1B May 12, 2025
AT&T SERVICES, INC. Principal Software Engineer Bothell, WA $200117 H-1B Jan 4, 2024
MICROSOFT CORPORATION PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER REDMOND, WA $200106 H-1B Sep 5, 2018
MICROSOFT CORPORATION PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER REDMOND, WA $200099 H-1B Aug 30, 2018
MICROSOFT CORPORATION PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER REDMOND, WA $200099 H-1B Nov 2, 2017
Barracuda Networks, Inc. Principal Software Engineer Campbell, CA $200096 H-1B Dec 3, 2024
F5, Inc. Principal Software Engineer Bradenton, FL $200078 H-1B Apr 17, 2023
WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. Principal Software Engineer Sunnyvale, CA $200072 H-1B Oct 4, 2019
AT&T SERVICES, INC. Principal Software Engineering Plano, TX $200065 H-1B Jun 15, 2026
WiseTech Global (US) Inc. Principal Software Engineer - KBGFJG261734-1 Pleasanton, CA $200062 H-1B Feb 21, 2024
Publix Super Markets, Inc. Principal Software Engineer Roswell, GA $200032 H-1B Mar 7, 2025
Kong Inc. Principal Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $200000 H-1B Mar 27, 2025
Xage Security, Inc. Principal Software Engineer $200000 - $220000 Green Card Dec 19, 2024
Xage Security, Inc. Principal Software Engineer Palo Alto, CA $200000 H-1B Jun 12, 2026
CoBank, ACB Principal Software Engineer, Full Stack Minneapolis, MN $200000 H-1B Nov 5, 2025
Microsoft Corporation Principal Software Engineering Manager $200000 - $230000 Green Card Dec 19, 2024
Fresenius USA Manufacturing, Inc. Principal Software Engineer Rochester, MN $200000 H-1B Jan 29, 2026
Way.com Inc. Principal Software Engineer Fremont, CA $200000 H-1B May 21, 2026
Gen Digital Inc. Senior Principal Software Engineer Culver City, CA $200000 H-1B Feb 6, 2026
OT Technology, Inc. Principal Software Engineer - Frontend in Engineer Atlanta, GA $200000 H-1B Nov 3, 2025
Prog Leasing, LLC Principal Software Engineer – Front End $200000 - $241000 Green Card Nov 5, 2024
Siemens Corporation Principal Software Engineer Seattle, WA $200000 H-1B Mar 5, 2026
Autire Technologies, LLC Principal Software Engineer Bellevue, WA $200000 H-1B Mar 20, 2026
Ping Identity Corporation Principal Software Engineer (Multiple Openings) $200000 - $230000 Green Card Oct 25, 2024
Bloomberg L.P. Principal Software Engineer $200000 - $270000 Green Card Aug 14, 2024
BERKSHIRE GREY INC. Senior Principal Software Engineer Pittsburgh, PA $200000 - $220000 H-1B Dec 5, 2025
Pattern, Inc. Principal Software Engineer Lehi, UT $200000 H-1B Dec 8, 2025
DigiSignals Inc Principal Software Engineer Bellevue, WA $200000 H-1B Dec 6, 2024
CBS Interactive, Inc. Principal Software Engineer Murray, UT $200000 H-1B Dec 17, 2024
Mastercard International Incorporated Senior Principal Software Engineer O'Fallon, MO $200000 - $320000 H-1B May 20, 2025
NinjaOne, LLC Principal Software Engineer Oldsmar, FL $200000 H-1B May 20, 2025
Walgreen Co. Principal Software Engineer I Deerfield, IL $200000 H-1B Apr 14, 2025
FactSet Research Systems Inc. Principal Software Engineer Norwalk, CT $200000 - $230000 H-1B Apr 9, 2025
FactSet Research Systems Inc. Principal Software Engineer $200000 - $230000 Green Card Jul 31, 2023
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Executive Director, Principal Software Engineer Wilmington, DE $200000 H-1B Jul 15, 2025
FactSet Research Systems Inc. Principal Software Engineer $200000 - $230000 Green Card Dec 20, 2023
Cimpress USA Incorporated Principal Software Engineer Waltham, MA $200000 - $240000 H-1B Jun 24, 2025
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corpora… Principal Software Engineer Jersey City, NJ $200000 H-1B Apr 7, 2025
HD Capital Holdings LLC Principal Software Engineer Charlotte, NC $200000 H-1B Oct 17, 2024
Cloud Software Group, Inc. PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER FORT LAUDERDALE, FL $200000 - $220000 H-1B Nov 8, 2023
ASURION Sr. Principal Software Engineer Nashville, TN $200000 Green Card Mar 20, 2023
Xage Security, Inc. Principal Software Engineer Palo Alto, CA $200000 H-1B Dec 4, 2023
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