Principal Software Engineer salary in Colorado
Average Base Salary in Colorado
$171,981
$24,460
Additional Cash Compensation
$196,441
Total Compensation
Median: 160,000
Min: $98K
Max: $250K
How Much Does a Principal Software Engineer Make in Colorado?
The average salary for a Principal Software Engineer in Colorado is $171,981. The average additional cash compensation for a Principal Software Engineer in Colorado is $24,460. The average total compensation for a Principal Software Engineer in Colorado is $196,441. Principal Software Engineer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Principal Software Engineer employees in Colorado.
Colorado by the numbers
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Total number of Tech companies in Colorado
971,663
Total number of tech users on Built In Colorado
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Principal Software Engineer
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Principal Software Engineer jobs in Colorado
Principal Software Engineer (Tech Lead)
+33
At Sierra Space, we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Sierra Space builds and delivers the future of space transportation, destinations and infrastructure, offering "space-as-a-service" in support of the new space economy.Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures
Sr. Principal Software Engineer (Software Architect & Tech Lead)
+33
Join an amazing team designing and developing Flight Software for the Dream Chaser Spaceplane! In this role, you will be directly responsible for developing flight software that will power missions to the International Space Station and beyond. The products you develop will not only go to space, but they will also be a part of shaping the future of Spaceflight. We are truly One Team, with One Dream. Come make history with us.Sierra Space, based
Principal Software Engineer
+50
Moov is the payments processor devoted to delighting users. We help software companies add money movement to their products, letting the end-user drive how they pay and get paid.
As a member of the Moov team, you will build new and improve existing banking and payment experiences that customers depend on every day. We’re looking for someone who combines technical breadth and depth with strong technical leadership to successfully define and
Principal Software Engineer
+49
Clearance Requirement: A current, active Secret security clearance is required. Ball Aerospace is powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus. We pioneer discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and
Invitae (NYSE: NVTA) is a leading medical genetics company trusted by millions of patients and their providers to deliver timely genetic information using digital technology. We aim to provide accurate and actionable answers to strengthen medical decision-making for individuals and their families. Invitae's genetics experts apply a rigorous approach to data and research, serving as the foundation of their mission to bring comprehensive genetic
Sr. Principal Software Engineer (Integration Lead)
+33
Join an amazing team designing and developing Flight Software for the Dream Chaser Spaceplane! In this role, you will be directly responsible for developing flight software that will power missions to the International Space Station and beyond. The products you develop will not only go to space, but they will also be a part of shaping the future of Spaceflight. We are truly One Team, with One Dream. Come make history with us.Sierra Space, based
TITLE: Principal Engineer ILOCATION: Englewood, ColoradoJOB SUMMARY: Validate integrated system components, including applications supporting mobile feature and Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) devices provisioning to billing system, ensuring required details such as device models, entitlement details, service tier updated to Charter's internal integrated components including SOLO DB, IT Kafka, effie and Spectrum core. Ensure CPE and mobile
Bonusly is looking for an autonomous, passionate, and high-performing Principal Engineer. We are looking for someone who will join us as a subject matter expert, and help set the tone and direction of our architecture and development practices. We need someone who has been around the block a few times, and can share their knowledge to operate cross functionally across all our products and tech stacks. You’ll be challenged with helping us scale to
Sr. Principal Software Engineer (Software Product Owner & Team Lead)
+33
Come be a part of an amazing team designing and developing Flight Software for the Dream Chaser Spaceplane! In this role, you will be directly responsible for developing flight software that will power missions to the International Space Station and beyond. The products you develop will not only go to space, will be a part of shaping the future of Spaceflight. We are truly One Team, with One Goal. Come make history with us.Sierra Space, based in
Principal Engineer - Mission Systems
+49
Clearance Requirement: A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required. Ball Aerospace is powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus. We pioneer discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and
Principal Engineer - Ground Software Systems Architect
+49
Clearance Requirement: A current, active Secret security clearance is required. Ball Aerospace is powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus. We pioneer discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and
Principal Engineer II - IP Video Delivery (Hybrid)
+42
** This position is eligible to work in a hybrid work model (combination of in-office and remote days). **JOB SCOPESeeking an experienced systems administrator to support advanced engineering and operational responsibilities for Charter's STVA IP Delivery platforms. Will be responsible for operational and engineering activities that maintain and enhance the company's content delivery hardware, software and systems. Works closely with other
Principal Software Engineer Salary ranges
The two most common Principal Software Engineer salary ranges in Colorado are $160k - $170k and $190k - $200k.
Average Principal Software Engineer Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Principal Software Engineer make the most at companies with 1,000+ employees, earning $185,188 on average.
Principal Software Engineer Salary by gender
The average Principal Software Engineer salary for women is $140,827 and the average Principal Software Engineer salary for men is $178,278.
Principal Software Engineer Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Principal Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience is $175,404.
Average Dev + Engineer salaries in Colorado
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| QA Analyst | $68,927 | Min: $36K Max: $129K |
| Junior Software Engineer | $71,429 | Min: $42K Max: $90K |
| QA Engineer | $96,972 | Min: $57K Max: $135K |
| Salesforce Developer | $98,600 | Min: $58K Max: $135K |
| Front End Developer | $98,746 | Min: $52K Max: $330K |
| Software Test Engineer | $99,049 | Min: $65K Max: $135K |
| Automation Engineer | $101,733 | Min: $63K Max: $137K |
| Game Developer | $105,000 | Min: $105K Max: $105K |
| Software Engineer | $105,489 | Min: $65K Max: $205K |
| Systems Engineer | $111,367 | Min: $70K Max: $205K |
| Sales Engineer | $115,201 | Min: $40K Max: $220K |
| Data Engineer | $116,360 | Min: $49K Max: $165K |
| Android Developer | $116,583 | Min: $75K Max: $155K |
| Hardware Engineer | $117,106 | Min: $80K Max: $175K |
| QA Manager | $117,600 | Min: $85K Max: $160K |
| iOS Developer | $118,016 | Min: $70K Max: $175K |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $120,000 | Min: $77K Max: $160K |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $126,053 | Min: $90K Max: $193K |
| Database Administrator | $127,143 | Min: $110K Max: $145K |
| DevOps Engineer | $127,316 | Min: $75K Max: $170K |
| Senior Software Engineer | $137,925 | Min: $88K Max: $232K |
| Lead Software Engineer | $146,756 | Min: $93K Max: $250K |
| Data Engineering Manager | $150,714 | Min: $120K Max: $185K |
| Security Engineer | $150,885 | Min: $78K Max: $190K |
| CTO (Chief Technology Officer) | $151,453 | Min: $15K Max: $325K |
| Data Architect | $154,376 | Min: $123K Max: $205K |
| Engineering Manager | $156,625 | Min: $100K Max: $230K |
| Principal Software Engineer | $171,981 | Min: $98K Max: $250K |
| Director of Software Engineering | $174,414 | Min: $111K Max: $280K |
| Vice President of Engineering | $179,621 | Min: $121K Max: $235K |
Skills that affect Principal Software Engineer salaries in Colorado
1
SQL
2% have this skill
2
Linux
1% have this skill
3
Python
1% have this skill
4
Javascript
1% have this skill
5
DevOps
1% have this skill
6
Java
1% have this skill
Recent Principal Software Engineer salaries in Colorado
$160,000
Yearly Salary
A Staff Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $160,000 with +$24,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Remote
$198,000
Yearly Salary
A Principal Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $198,000 with +$30,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Denver
5-10 Reports
$225,000
Yearly Salary
A Principal Software Architect reported a yearly salary of $225,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1-10 Employees
Boulder
1-5 Reports
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Principal Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $150,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
11-50 Employees
Denver
$250,000
Yearly Salary
A Principal Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $250,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Denver
$160,000
Yearly Salary
A Principal Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $160,000
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
11-50 Employees
Denver
$200,000
Yearly Salary
A Principal Engineer reported a yearly salary of $200,000 with +$20,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Denver
$215,000
Yearly Salary
A Principal Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $215,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Denver
$150,000
Yearly Salary
A Principal Architect reported a yearly salary of $150,000
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
11-50 Employees
Denver
$154,000
Yearly Salary
A Engineer Principal - Software reported a yearly salary of $154,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Boulder
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