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principal engineer software Salary in california

Based on 114 active job postings in california  ·  Updated 2026

Min Salary
$171,000
per year
Average Salary
$215,333
per year
Max Salary
$237,500
per year
Jobs Found
114
active listings

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Open principal engineer software Jobs in california 114

Principal Engineer Software (Cortex Xpanse Network Scanning)
Palo Alto Networks Santa Clara, California
$280000 / per year Full Time
Principal Engineer Software- Backend (Prisma Browser)
Palo Alto Networks Encino, California
$277000 / per year Full Time
Principal Engineer Software (Device Security - Front End)
Palo Alto Networks Encino, California
$237500 / per year Full Time
Principal Engineer Software (Device Security)
Palo Alto Networks Encino, California
$237500 / per year Full Time
Principal Engineer Software (DLP)
Palo Alto Networks Santa Clara, California
$237500 / per year Full Time
Principal Engineer Software, Tools & Platforms (Cortex)
Palo Alto Networks Santa Clara, California
$237500 / per year Full Time
Principal Engineer Software - Frontend (Machine Identity Management)
Palo Alto Networks Santa Clara, California
$237500 / per year Full Time
Principal Engineer – Software Engineering (Embedded)
avav Moorpark, California
$224250 / per year Full Time
Principal Engineer, Software (R5284)
Towards AI, Inc. San Diego, California
Full Time
Principal Engineer, Software
Verint Systems Sacramento, California
Full Time
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principal engineer software Salary FAQ

What is the average principal engineer software salary in california?
Based on 5 recent job postings, the average annual salary for a principal engineer software in california is approximately $215,333, with a range of $171,000 – $237,500.
How do I negotiate my principal engineer software salary?
Research comparable roles in your area, document your accomplishments, and arrive at negotiations with data. Use total compensation (base + bonus + equity + benefits) as your benchmark, not just base pay.
What factors affect principal engineer software compensation in california?
Key factors include years of experience, technical certifications, company size (startup vs. enterprise), industry (tech vs. finance vs. healthcare), and whether the role is remote-first or on-site in a high cost-of-living metro.