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 $68 as of September 25, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $54 and $89. 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

WadiTek - Reston , VA

As a Principal Software Developer, you will be responsible for implementing polished software ... architecture, and design patterns Experience developing multithreaded Java Swing andor OpenGL ...

Dice.com - 12 days ago

Principal Applications Architect

SAIC - Reston , VA

Software Subcategory: SW Engineer Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance ... No Description SAIC is seeking an Applications Architects to serve as the lead technical resource ...

Recruitics REACH - 3 days ago

Application Architect

CareFirst - Reston , VA

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Under the direction of Chief Architect, the incumbentrsquos ... Excellent knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle. Good understanding of design patterns and ...

Dice.com - 6 days ago

Solutions Architect/Lead Software Engineer (Web and Mobile applications)

10Pearls - Vienna , VA

10Pearls is seekingan engineering and architecture expert with deep experience in developing and ... Principal Software Engineer Experience with Agile development methodologies Strong written and ...

Dice.com - 27 days ago

Senior Principal Architect (Data)

Accident Fund Holdings, Inc - Glen Allen , VA

The Senior Principal Architect (Data) serves the company as an advisor to support our product ... Works with other leads in a project setting to define and execute a software architecture that is ...

Joblift GmbH (USD CPC) - 70 days ago

Software Architect Level II

SSN Group LLC - 22301 , VA

Job title Software Architect Level II Location Alexandria, VA Duration 6-12 Months Skills "Demonstrated experience in applying the following capabilities in complex environments Systems Architecture ...

Dice.com - 19 days ago

What does a Principal Software Architect do?

Principal Software Architect

Provide large-scale information processing, information integration and visualization systems for intelligence, satellite and space-based programs for commercial and intelligence customers.

March 22, 2020

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.

March 23, 2020

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

April 10, 2020

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

April 24, 2020

Develops software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.

May 28, 2020

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.

May 31, 2020

Understanding and experience with one or more Deep Learning frameworks such as Apache MXNet, TensorFlow, Caffe2, Keras, Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit, Torch and Theanu.

June 22, 2020

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68

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

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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 $54 to $89 with the average hourly pay of $68. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $55 to $90 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $69.

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