Principal Software Engineer
Autodesk
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This role pays more than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $174,600–$225,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $256k versus about $200k for comparable roles.
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Salesforce is the world''s leading customer relationship management (CRM) platform, offering cloud-based software for sales, service, marketing, analytics, and application development. Industry: Enterprise Software & Cloud Computing
Salesforce currently has 106 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $148,500–$260,100 across 98 roles with salary data.
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Principal Software Engineer - PMTS serves as a core member of the Architecture Steering Committee, establishing the architectural foundation for the Agentic Enterprise within the Informatica ecosystem. This hands-on role involves designing, implementing, and delivering scalable AI and data-management products while acting as a final authority on cross-cutting technical designs and engineering standards. You will define multi-year roadmaps, ensure security and cost optimization, and mentor other engineers while authoring whitepapers and patents. The role requires expertise in RDBMS, NoSQL, SQL/PL-SQL, and distributed data processing. Key technologies include Java, Node.js, Express, and Hapi for building AI platforms featuring RAG, vector search, and LLM workflow orchestration. You will solve complex problems regarding scalability, fault tolerance, and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to build high-end solutions in a highly agile environment.
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