Principal Software Engineer Salaries in San Francisco, CA

You'll be expected to lead from the front: designing systems, shaping roadmaps, mentoring engineers, and driving decisions that outlast any single sprint.

$220,000 - $290,000 a year

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. In this role, you will set engineering standards,…

$295,250 - $345,040 a year

Regularly unblock challenges faced in the software development cycle, from technical design to launch. Consideration of customer impact when making technical…

$174,051 - $273,775 a year

Provide technical leadership, set standards for engineering excellence, and mentor senior engineers. This is a strategic and high-impact role for an engineer…

$215,000 - $250,000 a year

You will own critical features used by millions of users daily, including profiles, names, online presence, co-play tools, and social proof, while also…

$295,250 - $345,040 a year

Proficiency using AI-powered development tools (e.g., Claude Code) across the full software development lifecycle - including design, prototyping, development,…

$190,000 - $240,000 a year