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Expert/Principal Software Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for Expert/Principal Software Engineer roles at 1 company, updated Oct 3, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in CAD; 2 more postings in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Expert/Principal Software Engineer: postings by posted pay6 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 1 bands from CA$175K to CA$180K. Median CA$175K; middle half CA$175K–CA$175K.Median CA$175KCA$175KCA$180K

Postings per pay band: CA$175K–CA$180K: 6.

Pay by level

  1. PrincipalCA$175K median · CA$175K–CA$175K typical · 6 postingsPrincipal: middle half CA$175K–CA$175K, median CA$175K

Companies hiring

  1. Arista NetworksCA$175K median · CA$175K–CA$175K typical · 8 postingsArista Networks: middle half CA$175K–CA$175K, median CA$175K

Top-paying companies

  1. Arista Networks · CA$175K median · 8 postings

By location

  1. CanadaCA$175K median · CA$175K–CA$175K typical · 8 postingsCanada: middle half CA$175K–CA$175K, median CA$175K
  2. British Columbia, CanadaCA$175K median · CA$175K–CA$175K typical · 8 postingsBritish Columbia, Canada: middle half CA$175K–CA$175K, median CA$175K
  3. Vancouver, BC, CanadaCA$175K median · CA$175K–CA$175K typical · 8 postingsVancouver, BC, Canada: middle half CA$175K–CA$175K, median CA$175K

By years of experience

  1. 5–7 yearsCA$175K median · CA$175K–CA$175K typical · 6 postings5–7 years: middle half CA$175K–CA$175K, median CA$175K

Newest Expert/Principal Software Engineer postings

  1. Expert/Principal Software EngineerArista Networks · Vancouver, BC, Canada · CA$140K–CA$210K/yr · Posted Oct 3, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Expert/Principal Software EngineerArista Networks · Vancouver, BC, Canada · CA$140K–CA$210K/yr · Posted Oct 3, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Expert/Principal Software EngineerArista Networks · Vancouver, BC, Canada · CA$140K–CA$210K/yr · Posted Oct 3, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Expert/Principal Software EngineerArista Networks · Remote · CA$140K–CA$210K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Expert/Principal Software EngineerArista Networks · Vancouver, BC, Canada · CA$140K–CA$210K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Expert/Principal Software Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Expert/Principal Software Engineer jobs is CA$175K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Expert/Principal Software Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list CA$175K–CA$175K. The top 10% list CA$175K a year or more, and the lowest 10% CA$175K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Expert/Principal Software Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Arista Networks (CA$175K).

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