Principal Software Architect Salary in Atlanta, GA

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How much does a Principal Software Architect make in Atlanta, GA? The average Principal Software Architect salary in Atlanta, GA is $145,658 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $130,835 and $162,426. 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/Chief Software Architect-Computer Graphics

OPPO US Research Center - Seattle , WA

Incubate new long/short term projects to advance OPPO's software technology on computer graphics domain * Research on academic and industrial trends of the latest computer graphics field. * Architect ...

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Principal UI Architect (Medical Robotics)

HealthCare Recruiters International - San Jose , CA

Based in Silicon Valley and backed by well-known institutional investors, We're looking for a successful Principal Software Eng / Architect to join a small and agile team of ambitious engineers ...

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Principal Software Engineer - Systems Architect at VendNovation

VENDNOVATION LLC - Redmond , WA

Role Overview We are on the hunt for a visionary Principal Software Engineer with unparalleled expertise in .NET/C# and a distinguished track record in software architecture. This role transcends ...

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Principal System Architect

Tokyo Electron US - Austin , TX

Principal System Architect Working in the Information Technology Department, the Systems Architect performs duties across multiple areas of information technology, such as applications, software ...

LinkedIn - 16 days ago

Principal - Solutions Architect, Embedded AI (AI2315)

SiMa Technologies - San Jose , CA

Principal - Solution Architect, Edge AIML and GenAI Job Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite Only, No ... We do this via the SiMa Palette Software, Palette EdgeMatic(TM), MLSoC, and Model Zoo. We build ...

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Principal Software Engineer - Java Full Stack

InRhythm - Dallas , TX

We're Looking for a Principal Software Engineer - Java Full Stack Our Team is looking for someone ... Define, architect and break out epics/features for others, while maintaining a sense of the whole ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

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

July 16, 2022

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.

March 01, 2023

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 11, 2023

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

March 20, 2023

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.

March 22, 2023

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

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principal Software Architect in Atlanta, GA

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130835

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145658

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176843

153873

What is the average salary for Principal Software Architect in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Software Architect in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Principal Software Architect ranges from $130,835 to $162,426 with the average base salary of $145,658. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $135,644 to $176,843 with the average total cash compensation of $153,873.

View Average Salary for Principal Software Architect as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$145,658	$130,835 - $162,426
Bonus	$8,215	$4,810 - $14,417
Total Pay	$153,873	$135,644 - $176,843

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Principal Software Architect Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,761 - $162,335	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,887 - $162,491	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,325 - $161,794	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,136 - $154,111	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,897 - $156,296	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,542 - $150,891	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA

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Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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