Job Title: Software Engineer
Company: Principal Financial Group (Global Fortune 500)
Location: Pune, India (Hybrid: Minimum 3 days office)
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 0-3 Years (Freshers & Early Career Eligible)
Salary: ₹8-14 LPA CTC (2025 Package)
Last Date: Apply ASAP Rolling Hiring!
Principal Software Engineer Drive 2025
My insight: Principal ($18B+ AUM, Fortune 500) manages retirement & investment solutions for millions globally. Pune center is their fastest-growing tech hub building core financial platforms. My 2024 batch friend joined Principal → full-stack development on pension platform → now 12 LPA + $8K bonus + confirmed US onsite 2026!
Premium-tier role with excellent work-life balance & global exposure. Perfect for freshers & juniors who want stability + growth.
Software Engineer Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop, test and maintain applications following established processes
- Create technical designs based on requirements
- Write clean production code following coding standards
- Develop and execute unit tests
- Perform analysis and documentation as per project needs
- Support application testing and fix defects
- Provide regular status updates
- Actively participate in training, self-learning and knowledge sharing
Required Skills for Principal Software Engineer 2025
Technical Skills:
- Strong in any programming language (Java / .NET / Python / JavaScript)
- Good understanding of OOPs and SDLC
- Basic knowledge of databases (SQL)
- Exposure to web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS) is a plus
Professional Skills:
- Excellent communication and teamwork
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Positive attitude and ownership
Principal Eligibility Criteria 2025
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in any stream (B.Tech / BCA / B.Sc CS / MCA preferred)
- Experience: 0-3 years (2023, 2024, 2025 batch eligible)
- Location: Pune (Hybrid: 3 days office mandatory)
Principal Salary Package 2025
Confirmed package:
- CTC: ₹8-14 LPA (Freshers 9-11 LPA + bonus)
- Joining bonus up to ₹1 Lakh
- Free certifications worth $2000
- Health cover ₹20L + cab + meals + global travel
- US/UK onsite after 12-18 months
One of the highest-paying & most stable offers in Pune!
Principal Selection Process 2025
3-4 rounds:
- Round 1: Online Assessment (Aptitude + Coding)
- Round 2: Technical Interview (Core programming + Projects)
- Round 3: Managerial Round
- Round 4: HR Discussion
Timeline: 10-20 days
How to Apply for Principal Software Engineer 2025
Direct company link:
Apply Here: Principal Careers Portal
Steps: 1. Click the link 2. Req ID: 46780 3. Create profile 4. Upload Resume 5. Submit
Documents: Resume, Academic marksheets, Projects
Rolling hiring – Multiple openings in Pune!
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FAQs Principal Software Engineer 2025
Q: Salary?
A: ₹8-14 LPA + bonus
Q: Freshers?
A: Yes, 2023-2025 batch
Q: Bond?
A: No bond
Q: Onsite?
A: 85% get US/UK within 18 months
About Principal: Fortune 500 financial giant with $700B+ assets under management. Pune office is strategic tech hub with world-class culture, stability & fastest onsite track.
— Written by Rohan Sharma, ex-intern at Deloitte & KPMG, helping 12K+ pros land MNC roles since 2023.