Principal Software Engineer
Indeed
Software Engineering
Remote
USD 167k-243k / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 21, 2026
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
$167,000 - $243,000 a year - Full-time
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Pay
- $167,000 - $243,000 a year
Job type
- Full-time
Work setting
- Remote
Encouraged to apply
- Military encouraged
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- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
Full job description
Our Mission
As the world’s number 1 job site*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers.
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Day to Day
As a Principal Software Engineer at Indeed, you will provide technical leadership on complex, cross-cutting platforms and systems that enable teams across the company to build high-impact products efficiently and responsibly. You’ll work on initiatives that operate at scale, shape technical direction across multiple teams, and influence how new technologies are adopted and applied.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with senior engineers, product leaders, and cross-functional partners to design extensible solutions, guide architectural decisions, and improve developer and system capabilities across Indeed. You’ll stay current on emerging technologies and help translate new capabilities into practical, scalable solutions that deliver business and user value.
Responsibilities
- Own the design and evolution of shared platforms, frameworks, or services that support multiple teams or product areas.
- Provide architectural guidance and hands-on technical leadership for complex initiatives spanning teams or organizations.
- Evaluate, experiment with, and guide adoption of emerging technologies to improve scalability, efficiency, reliability, or developer productivity.
- Balance technical innovation with operational excellence, including cost, performance, security, and reliability considerations.
- Mentor and influence engineers across disciplines, supporting technical excellence and long-term growth.
- Partner closely with product managers and business partners to align technical strategy with business goals.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Skills/Competencies
- Bachelor degree: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a demonstrated record of leading large, cross-functional initiatives.
- Proven experience designing and operating distributed systems, service-oriented architectures, and APIs at scale.
- Proficiency with data storage and access patterns, including SQL and NoSQL systems.
- Experience evaluating or working with emerging technologies and integrating them into production systems.
- Sense of ownership and accountability as a technical leader, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and business contexts.
Salary Range Transparency
United States Remote - $167,000 - 243,000 USD per year
Austin Metro Area - $167,000 - 243,000 USD per year
Austin Metro Area - $167,000 - 243,000 USD per year
Scottsdale Metro Area - $158,650 - 230,850
Seattle Metro Area - $217,000 - 315,000 USD per year
San Francisco Metro Area - $224,000 - 324,000 USD per year
New York Metro Area - $206,000 - 298,000 USD per year
Salary Range Disclaimer
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Indeed salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits.
Benefits - Health, Work/Life Harmony, & Wellbeing
We care about what you care about. We have a multitude of benefits to support Indeedians, as well as their pets, kids, and partners including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Indeedians are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as an equity-based incentive program. Indeedians will also receive open paid time off, 11 paid holidays a year and up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave. For more information, select your country and learn more about our employee benefits, program, & perks at https://www.indeed.com/careers/benefits!
Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement
Indeed is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.
Indeed provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please visit https://www.indeed.com/careers/accommodations. If you are requesting accommodation for an interview, please reach out at least one week in advance of your interview.
For more information about our commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative action, please visit our Careers page (https://www.indeed.com/careers).
Inclusion & Belonging
Inclusion and belonging are fundamental to our hiring practices and company culture, forming an integral part of our vision for a better world of work. At Indeed, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees and on a mission to make this the best place to work and thrive. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and accepted benefits everyone, fueling innovation and creativity.
We value diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals, a fair chance at employment.
Those with military experience are encouraged to apply. Equivalent expertise demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education is welcome.
Indeed’s Employee Recruiting Privacy Policy
Like other employers Indeed uses our own technologies to help us find and attract top talent from around the world. In addition to our site’s user and privacy policy found at https://www.indeed.com/legal, we also want to make you aware of our recruitment specific privacy policy found at https://www.indeed.com/legal/indeed-jobs.
Agency Disclaimer
Indeed does not pay placement fees for unsolicited resumes or referrals from non-candidates, including search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies (each individually, an "Agency"), subject to local laws. An Agency seeking a placement fee must obtain advance written approval from Indeed's internal Talent Acquisition team and execute a fee agreement with Indeed for each job opening before making a referral or submitting a resume for that opening.
AI Notice
AI Notice
Indeed is committed to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout our hiring process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this position by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.
Unless otherwise notified, Indeed does not use AI constituting an AEDT or an ADMT as those tools are defined in applicable laws.
The deadline to apply to this position is 2/27/2026. Job postings may be extended at the hiring team’s discretion based on applicant volume.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Reference ID: 46585
Reference ID: 46585