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Principal Systems Engineer

Fidelity

Location

Durham, NC

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/9/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.4% approval-62% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

This position involves designing, implementing, and maintaining complex cloud-based systems that support critical production environments. The role focuses on developing automation and deployment pipelines to ensure reliable software delivery and operational support. The engineer will troubleshoot system issues and modernize systems to enhance performance and availability. The ideal candidate will also mentor junior team members and provide technology solutions for operational challenges.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field and five years of experience as a Principal Systems Engineer.
  • Alternatively, a Master's degree in a related field and three years of experience in the same role.
  • Demonstrated expertise in migrating applications to AWS Cloud platforms and using AWS services such as EC2 and Auto Scaling Groups.
  • Experience in troubleshooting production incidents and performing deployment management using tools like UDeploy and Jenkins.
  • Proficiency in scripting for workflow automation using Python and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in system and enterprise architecture design teams.
  • Define and implement system-level architecture across platforms and environments.
  • Design, implement, and support systems, components, and subsystems for the division.
  • Recommend system testing tools and methodologies and review test plans.
  • Ensure operational readiness and reliability of system deliverables.
  • Develop comprehensive documentation for multiple systems and platforms.
  • Establish full project life cycle plans for complex system initiatives.
  • Advise on risk assessment and management strategies for system initiatives.
  • Plan and coordinate complex project schedules and assignments.
  • Act as a primary liaison for business units to resolve system and technology issues.

Benefits

  • Fidelity offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, retirement contributions, comprehensive healthcare coverage, parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and extensive professional development opportunities.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Fidelity Technology Group Llc D B A Fidelity Investments

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

64

FY2026

Approval rate

99.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

1,080

FY2026

Entry-level share

1.5%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-62%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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