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Principal Architect

Arrow Electronics

Remote · USFull-time$149–269K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$149–269K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Principal Architect manages software development teams and guides the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical information and software systems. The role oversees application development, evaluates progress, manages team budgets and schedules, and contributes to functional strategy. It is fully remote, with travel to an Arrow office possible at leadership’s request.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software Application DevelopmentSoftware TroubleshootingSoftware Error AnalysisSoftware DesignSoftware DevelopmentSoftware DeploymentProject LeadershipTeam Management

Qualifications

15+ Years Related Experience or 12 Years With Advanced Degree or Equivalent Experience4-Year Degree or Advanced Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Position:

Principal Architect

Job Description:

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Manages one or more teams developing software product applications for software solutions to meet business requirements. Recommends most efficient way to produce new software applications. Evaluates progress and results of development efforts. Is responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews of software developers. Usually reports to the Software Development Senior Manager or to higher-level management.

  • Execute, assess, and troubleshoot software programs and applications. Analyze and amend software errors in a timely and accurate fashion, and participate in software upgrades, revisions, fixes and patches as mandated by the vendor.

  • Design, develop and document specifications throughout the project life cycle.

  • Guide development team on issues related to the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical information and software systems.

  • Manages one or more technical teams within budget and project schedule.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a 4 year degree; or 12 years and an advanced degree; or equivalent experience.

  • Is recognized as an expert within the organization, both within and beyond own function.

  • Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements.

  • Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business.

  • Contributes to the development of functional strategy.

  • Leads project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.

  • Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirements.

  • Operates with no supervision in a complex environment.

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Work Arrangement: Fully Remote: Must be able to travel to an Arrow office location as requested by Arrow leadership.

What’s In It For You:

At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans and a solid benefits package.

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

  • 401k, With Matching Contributions

  • Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options

  • Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Growth Opportunities

  • And more!

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Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:

$148,900.00 - $269,018.75

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.

Location:

US-TX-Texas (Remote Employees)-Central Time Zone

Remote work employees may be required to be present at the closest designated Arrow office for work-related purposes, at the Company’s request and sole discretion.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Category:

Information Technology

EEO Statement:

Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy) (https://arrowelectronic.navexone.com/content/docview/?docid=516&app=pt&source=unspecified&public=true)

All Arrow job postings are for existing job vacancies . We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application.

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Arrow Electronics, Inc.'s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, citizenship, veran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by applicable state, federal or local laws. Our policy of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action applies to all employment decisions personnel policies and practices, or programs.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,304 open Software Architect jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$149–269K/yr
  • Texas median$146–260K/yr69 salary ranges
  • US median$146–287K/yr1,095 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $209K, is 5% above the Texas median midpoint ($200K) — in the middle half of Software Architect salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 93 open Software Architect jobs in Texas and 1,304 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 15 years of experience — more than three in four Software Architect postings that state a minimum ask for (median 8 years, across 1,080 postings).
Education
456 of the 1,304 open Software Architect jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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