principal software engineering Principal Engineer management · Posted Apr 15, 2026
$111,300 – $186,100
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Woodford, VA. The posting calls out experience with TypeScript, AWS, Networking, Observability. Compensation is listed at $111,300–$186,100 per year.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Management
Employment
Full-time
Location
Woodford, VA
Department
Facilities, Maintenance, & Real Estate
Posted
Apr 15, 2026

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Job description

from Amazon careers

How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer-centric company? You would work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of some of the world’s most powerful data centers. Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that they are prepared to stand up against any situation. AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the world. Our Chief Engineers (CE) help keep them that way by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a changing market. We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make history! This role supports data centers in various operational stages. The position may be assigned to a facility still under development, which could require travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes fully operational. Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less…

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