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Principal software engineering roles are the most senior individual contributor positions at most technology companies. Principal engineers typically operate at the organisation or company level, setting technical vision, evaluating build-vs-buy decisions, and ensuring consistency across engineering teams. These roles are rare — most companies have only a handful of principal engineers — and they require deep technical expertise combined with the ability to influence without direct authority. Compensation for principal engineers in Europe ranges from €150,000 to €250,000+ in base salary, with total compensation at FAANG companies often exceeding €300,000. London, Zurich, and Dublin are the primary markets for principal-level roles in Europe.
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