Principal Software Architect Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does a Principal Software Architect make in San Francisco, CA? The average Principal Software Architect salary in San Francisco, CA is $185,978 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $167,051 and $207,388. 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 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 ...

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Principal Systems Architect

VC5 Consulting - Houston , TX

Principal Systems Architect Responsibilities: Architectural Leadership: * Provide strategic ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, infrastructure teams, and ...

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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 Cloud Architect

Raft Company Website - San Antonio , TX

As Principal Cloud Architect , you will collaborate across departments to guide and implement ... Proven expertise in software engineering, with significant experience in Python scripting

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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 San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

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167051

207388

185978

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

173192

225795

196468

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 San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Principal Software Architect ranges from $167,051 to $207,388 with the average base salary of $185,978. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $173,192 to $225,795 with the average total cash compensation of $196,468.

View Average Salary for Principal Software Architect as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$185,978	$167,051 - $207,388
Bonus	$10,490	$6,141 - $18,407
Total Pay	$196,468	$173,192 - $225,795

* 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 San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $167,051 - $207,388	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,042 - $202,411	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,042 - $202,411	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $150,346 - $186,649	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $162,775 - $202,079	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $151,665 - $188,287	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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