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Principal Software Engineer

Fidelity

Location

Durham, NC

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/23/2026

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

The role involves architecting and implementing front-end solutions for large-scale platforms with complex state management and high user interactions. The candidate will design advanced component libraries and reusable front-end modules that support multiple product teams. This position requires a strong focus on developing complex software applications and ensuring quality assurance readiness. The individual will also mentor junior team members and advise senior management on technical strategies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field and five years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer.
  • Alternatively, a Master's degree in a related field and three years of experience as a Principal Software Engineer.
  • Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining customer-facing web applications using Java, Spring framework, Node.js, Angular, and JavaScript.
  • Experience in developing cloud-based software solutions according to RESTful web services architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in architecture design teams.
  • Define and implement application-level architecture.
  • Develop applications on complex projects, components, and subsystems for the division.
  • Recommend development of testing tools and methodologies and review and validate test plans.
  • Ensure QA readiness of software deliverables.
  • Develop comprehensive documentation for multiple applications or subsystems.
  • Establish full project life cycle plans for complex projects across multiple platforms.
  • Meet project goals on-time and on-budget.
  • Advise on risk assessment and risk management strategies for projects.
  • Plan and coordinate complex project schedules and assignments for multiple projects.
  • Act as a primary liaison for business units to resolve various project and technology issues.
  • Provide technology solutions to daily issues and technical evaluation estimates on technology initiatives.
  • Advise senior management on technical strategy.
  • Mentor junior team members.
  • Perform independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects.
  • Develop original and creative technical solutions to ongoing development efforts.

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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