The Principal Software Engineer II role blends deep hands-on engineering with enterprise-level technical leadership to drive architecture, technical strategy, and engineering excellence across major platforms
Job Summary
The Principal Software Engineer II role blends deep hands-on engineering with enterprise-level technical leadership to drive architecture, technical strategy, and engineering excellence across major platforms.
Employees are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits program including retirement savings with company match, insurance coverage, paid time off, and incentive compensation.
State Street is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
Matching Summary
The Principal Software Engineer II role blends deep hands-on engineering with enterprise-level technical leadership to drive architecture, technical strategy, and engineering excellence across major platforms.
Salary
Base: $120,000 - $202,500 Annual; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including 401K match, insurance, paid time off, and incentive compensation
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Java object-oriented design
cloud native enterprise platforms
technical leadership and architecture
large-scale mission-critical systems
Agile/Scrum environment experience
database and data modeling skills
Nice-to-have
exposure to Machine Learning and AI
experience with compiler design and optimizers
strong background in financial services
executive-level communication skills
mentorship and talent development
experience with CI/CD and automated testing
Key Requirements
10-15+ years commercial software development
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
experience in senior or principal-level roles
deep understanding of cloud-based distributed systems
experience in financial services strongly preferred