Principal Software Development Engineer Salary in Reno, Nevada

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How much does a Principal Software Development Engineer make in Reno, NV? The average Principal Software Development Engineer salary in Reno, NV is $182,573 as of February 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $166,322 and $201,038. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Principal C++ Software Engineer (R48202/vs)
Cadence - San Jose , CA
Multiple avenues of learning and development available for employees to explore as per their ... Role As a Principal C++ Software Engineer, you will: * Innovate and develop cutting-edge solutions ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Principal Fullstack Software Engineer
Itron, Inc. - Liberty Lake , WA
Completes complex, critical software engineering activities and tasks including design, analysis ... SQL Server development * WCF and REST API development * Micro Frontend (MFE) architecture using ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 5 days ago
Principal Controls Engineer (Sr. Advisor)
ENGIE North America Inc. - Oakland , CA
What You Can Expect As the Principal Controls Engineer for ENGIE FlexGen (Flexible Generation ... Experience with software development lifecycle tools and version control using GIT * Prior ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 21 days ago
Sr./Principal UAS Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer
Knightwerx - Camarillo , CA
Knightwerx is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior/Principal GNC Engineer to work on ... software for embedded systems · Top to bottom, start to finish development of embedded system · ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Principal Controls Engineer
QuantumScape - San Jose , CA
Lead the design and development of complex automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics ... Strong experience with CAD software (Autodesk) for electrical and mechanical design, with the ...
LinkedIn - 14 days ago
Principal Communication Systems Engineer
EVONA - Los Angeles , CA
Principal Communication Systems Engineer Los Angeles, CA Our exciting Space client in the LA area ... development, analysis and decomposition, high-level software and hardware system architecture ...
LinkedIn - 22 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Software Development Engineer in Reno, NV. The base salary for Principal Software Development Engineer ranges from $166,322 to $201,038 with the average base salary of $182,573. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $179,274 to $224,443 with the average total cash compensation of $199,204.

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About Reno, Nevada    Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

Reno, Nevada  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Principal Software Development Engineer: Design

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