Hourly Wage for Principal Software Architect Salary in the United States

How much does a Principal Software Architect make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Principal Software Architect in the United States is $70 as of April 26, 2022, but the salary range typically falls between $56 and $92. Hourly rate 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 Software Engineer, Guidewire

Markel - Glen Allen , VA

The Principal Software Engineer will work with an Architect and Manager to build the appropriate solution to support the application. The Principal Software Engineer contributes to the development ...

LinkedIn - 16 days ago

Senior Software Architect, Integration - Remote

Pegasystems - Alexandria , VA

Senior Software Architect, Integration - Remote Job Category: Engineering & Cloud Location: US ... principals and tools for the next generation of the Platform. This role can be based out of our ...

Upward.net - 53 days ago

Principal Cloud Architect

Eliassen Group - Reston , VA

Principal Cloud Architect (15+ Years of Experience in Enterprise/Solution/Infrastructure ... Experience with TOGAF preferred. • Proficient in the following Software & Tools: MS Word ...

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Principal Software Engineer- CSTIMS

American Association of Motor - Arlington , VA

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer who can handle a challenging, fast-paced, customer ... Create designs, write code, and unit tests in-line with approved architecture and engineering ...

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Principal Application Architect Relocation Bonus Available

Sentara Health - Virginia Beach , VA

AnApplication Architect plays an important role in the design and analysis of software projects ... Job Posting Sentara Health Plan iscurrently hiring a Principal Application Architect For Optima ...

Upward.net - 66 days ago

Principal Systems Architect

Warriors Recruiting - Ashburn , VA

Principal Systems Architect Location: Telecommute options available - commutable to Ashburn, VA and ... software, platform and network configurations * Provide updates to stakeholders on project cost ...

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What does a Principal Software Architect do?

Principal Software Architect

Review development of AI & ML based software platforms that are service-oriented with reusable components across teams (multiple teams) that can be orchestrated together into different methods for different businesses.

July 09, 2021

Demonstrated experience working with High Level Architecture / Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) frameworks, simulating missile defense applications or similar domains (air combat, air defense, intercept of ballistic targets, intercept of non-ballistic targets, space vehicles, sub-orbital mechanics, etc.

July 19, 2021

Supports business objectives by collaborating with business partners to identify opportunities and drive resolution.

August 29, 2021

Participate in technology roadmap by presenting and driving concepts for the future of the technology department.

November 01, 2021

Design, implement (code), review and troubleshoot highly scalable client, and if comfortable, server-side software.

December 08, 2021

Lead the research and evaluation of emerging technology, industry and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities to for multiple teams or complex scenarios.

February 08, 2022

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Principal Software Architect in the United States. The average hourly rate for Principal Software Architect ranges from $56 to $92 with the average hourly pay of $70. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $57 to $93 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $71.

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