Principal Software Engineer
Microsoft
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This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $174,600–$225,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $210k versus about $200k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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The Hartford is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds, serving businesses and individuals across the United States. Industry: Insurance & Financial Services
The Hartford currently has 45 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $127,600–$191,400 across 37 roles with salary data.
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The Principal Software Engineer joins the Digital Enablement team to serve as a technical authority and hands-on engineer for the digital backbone of customer interactions and internal workflows. This role involves shaping end-to-end application and platform strategies, leading the modernization of legacy systems into cloud-native, API-driven, and event-based architectures. The individual will be responsible for defining architectural standards, conducting proof of concept efforts for GenAI solutions, and resolving complex technical challenges with an AI-first mindset. Key responsibilities include ensuring quality through automation, managing technical risks, and mentoring engineers. Required skills include expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, TypeScript, SQL, and AWS cloud-native platforms. The role focuses on solving problems within the insurance domain by building scalable, resilient systems while integrating modern tools like Splunk for observability and AI-assisted development to improve business outcomes.
What does a Software Engineer earn in North Carolina?
Median $173725 from 34 postings across 14 companies.
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