Principal Software Engineer Job Questions & Answers

Sort by:
What is difference between principal engineer vs senior software engineer in yahoo! india locations?
1 answer - Asked By: Raja - 11/29/2011
I want to find a major that will guide me towards a job that involves a ton of math, if not all. I really love calculus and plan on majoring in math anyways. I'm just worried I won't like engineering but that seems to be all anyone ever tells me.
8 answers - Asked By: GEDDINGS B - 8/8/2010
What job fields are there or are there any helpfull websites?
2 answers - Asked By: ivan2000arteaga - 1/8/2007
I want to know how much income is the best to run a family of six members in canada. whats the avg salary considered here. and how much is good for a better living,.
3 answers - Asked By: salma - 11/21/2011
We were having a discussion in class and even though i asked my teacher, he didn't quite answer my questions where i could understand. Id love any feedback!
1 answer - Asked By: Chanel - 8/30/2012
I wanted to become an aerospace engineer and my teacher was telling me they don't get that much..unless you have 20 years of experience and he said you start from 20,000 pound a year is that true???
3 answers - Asked By: ......... - 6/23/2009
I am and have always been mathematically inclined and I love to solve the hardest problems I can. I am just wandering what jobs there are that basically pay to solve the hardest of math problems and pay well. About how much do these jobs pay? thanks
2 answers - Asked By: alex f - 9/8/2007
I am doing an essay on outsourcing and need an estimate on how many manufacturing companies moved overseas.
1 answer - Asked By: tommy_lacroix - 1/22/2007
What is the job field?
1 answer - Asked By: Md Tuhin - 10/25/2011
Suggest me other related works in education field, which i can go for. My qualification is bca and currently doing msc(it) both degrees are in correspondence.
2 answers - Asked By: krishna7_3 - 11/4/2011
Ok so here is the most dumbest question you've ever heard.. I was searching some jobs related with IT and i found a site there were these salaries plans Software Systems Engineer$88,000 Principal Software Engineer$108,000 and so on.... so my question is, are these salaries monthly income? or 6 months income? or yearly(anum)? i know it's really dumb question but this amount is really big for me if i am taking it as monthly income.. :D
2 answers - Asked By: Sadia - 4/18/2011
I am thinking of becoming an interpreter. What language would you learn first? How would you go about learing a new language. Does anyone know what the average salary of an interpreter might be? Any help would be good.
5 answers - Asked By: donnya - 7/13/2006
Hey are any of you people computer programmers, I'm doing a research paper on computer programmers and I would like to know some things. Do you guys have a certain dress code, benefits, promotion/advancement, and what are the requirements for the job? THANKS!!!
1 answer - Asked By: Elizabeth K - 11/16/2007
Please answer my following concerns 1) difference between senior software engineer & principal software engineer 2) is principal software engineer/team lead (Java/JEE) a valid title 3) Are Team lead & principal software engineer same? 4) what experience should one have to get promoted to principal software engineer. 5) can one be promoted to principal software engineer given that having 1 yr experience as Sr. Software engineer
2 answers - Asked By: ahmed_s_syed - 6/9/2009
Can someone please explain the difference? I think that the engineer is probably always going to have started as a programmer, but has moved on to management or project duties. Also, how much math do you really need to be one? I suppose it depends on what kind of software you are designing. I never had calculus in college so I think that I would have to at least take that.
5 answers - Asked By: Jared Friedman - 12/12/2011
3 answers - Asked By: nair - 12/9/2009
Which good job would a software engineer get in the airline field... what would be the payscale for it???
1 answer - Asked By: c . ronaldo - 1/22/2008
More proof of liberal bias at Y!: Yahoo software engineer is brain behind IM’s terror e-mails If the aliases Munawar and Mannu are to be cut out of Mohammed Mansoor Asgar Peerbhoy, the 31-year-old software engineer from Pune comes from a family of well-educated people. His mother is a lecturer in a college while his father is a well-educated businessman. Mansoor, who studied at one of Pune’s best schools, was ranked third when he graduated as a computer engineer from Pune University. He landed a commendable job as principal software engineer with Yahoo India’s software development department with a hefty pay cheque of Rs 19 lakh. But Mansoor got indoctrinated at a local mosque he visited and went on to become a key member of Indian Mujhahideen. His indoctrination started when Riyaz Bhatkal and his brother Iqbal handpicked him, and tutored him. Mansoor, initially, refused to be involved in blasts. So Iqbal asked him to hack into websites that preached against jehad or Islam. Mansoor was happy to do such things, said a crime branch official. But he continued to stay away from the vicious ring of Indian Mujhahideen. It was when blasts rocked Mecca Masjid that Mansoor finally joined the ranks of the terror group. Iqbal showed him CD-ROMs, which depicted Muslims being killed in blasts. Iqbal convinced him through these CD-ROMs that it was for the educated people to get involved to carry forward jehad. http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=Cricket&id=3b80887a-a30b-4150-9d97-4631d8e21377&&Headline=Yahoo+software+engineer+is+brain+behind+IMâ??s+terror+e-mails
2 answers - Asked By: The Sheriff is a-near! - 10/7/2008
If i want job preferable in |Mumbai. like Uni-Graphics, CATIA, Pro-E etc.????
2 answers - Asked By: Shane - 2/4/2008
I am a 2nd year Computer Science student at The City College of NY(a pretty good college in NY). I read a lot of stuff about Software Engineering having 40?ob growths in terms of Systems and Applications Development. I read a lot about CNN making Softawre Architects, Engineering, and whatnot at the top of the list. But then When I read the comments and read other stuff and listen to people, I learn that there is a lot of outsourcing and offshoring to Indians who work twice and hard for 1/20th of the salary. Ok, but then a University of Chicago professor claims that "Saying outsourcing is taking away jobs is the equivalent of saying the sun revolves around the earth. Sound information, but invalid." Ok, I am going to hopefully get a Entry Level job in software engineering soon, should I be worried? I just read that Programmers are losing jobs offshore, not software engineers or system analysts. I just don't know what I should believe, I find lot of information and arguments on both sides. i Am just worried that if this is such a bad field, I should just drop and switch to something else. I was in health care, but I hate science and I can't stand to listen to diseases and what not. You know I read that Software Engineering has very low stress and you just have to keep up with technology. What is the real story...? And any advice...? Thanks.
1 answer - Asked By: aimhigh1184 - 1/5/2011
Sponsored results
Search for Software Engineer Jobs. Find Answers on Ask.com.
Ask.com/Software Engineer Jobs
See Now! Hiring 7 New Positions With Fully Paid Benefits Now.
CareerEgg.com/PrincipalEngineer
Find Industrial Goods Solutions For Your Business. Get It Done Now!
www.business.com
(12) Urgent Openings. Free Benefits & Paid Training - $17/Hour. See!
Jobbrly.com/PrincipalSoftware
Previous

Content is not owned or controlled by Monster. Any content concerns should be addressed with Yahoo!
Yahoo! Does not evaluate or guarantee the accuracy of any Yahoo! Answers content. Yahoo! Disclaimer.
Search SEARCH

Popular Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers Powered by Yahoo! Answers
Is this normal for an interviewer to do this?
So today I went in for an interview and I was going in for the 2nd interview by the head chief executive. now this is where it got weird, so she asked me about my previous jobs and said how much she ...
What do you say when they ask what you want ...
Wen you apply at a job and they ask how mch you want as a salary what do you say?
How do I get a job with Dodgy work history a...
Basically- no degree, although I have tried completing one in the past and stopped because of physical and mental health issues which were overwhelming to deal with along with going to classes full t...
Why honesty, hard work and dedication have n...
Recently I have overlooked for a project at work and I am unable to accept it why? I am hard working, dedicated, maintain a very professional decorum, very cordial with my colleagues and bosses, giv...
I have applied for over 100 jobs I have gott...
As stated in my question I've applied for multiple jobs and gotten no job interview, you name a place I've applied there. I've said i will work ridiculous hours from like 12am to 5am and nothing. I'v...

Popular Articles

Browse Articles Related To Principal Software Engineer Careers
Sample Resume for an Entry-Level Software EngineerArticle Rating
Are you skilled at writing code but need help writing your resume? Get ideas from this sample resume for an entry-level software engineer.
Sample Cover Letter for a Software Engineer Article Rating
If writing a good cover letter seems harder than hammering out lines of code, here's a prototype to go by.
Sample Resume for a Midlevel Software EngineerArticle Rating
Do you need to reengineer your resume to better present your software engineering skills? View this sample for a midlevel software engineer for ideas.
Sample Resume for a Software EngineerArticle Rating
Get inspired by this sample resume for a software engineer to program your own crucial document for success.
Sample Resume for an Experienced QA Software TesterArticle Rating
If you're an expert software QA tester but your resume is full of defects, test-drive this sample to see how you can best market your credentials.

IT Career Tools

Sr. Software Engineer

Salaries

$70,000.00 - $136,500.00
Typical Salary for Sr. Software Engineer
(2319 Respondents)
Source: Monster.com Careerbenchmarking Tool

Education / Training

Bachelor's
50.4%
Master's
35.6%
Some College Coursework Completed
6.5%
Doctorate
3.1%
Associates
2%
(1549 Respondents)
Source: Monster.com Careerbenchmarking Tool

Sr. Software Engineer

Develops information systems by studying operations; designing, developing, and installing software solutions; supports and develops software team.
Rate of Growth
0 %
Size of Industry in 2006:
N/A
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2006

Related Skills

Analyzing Information
Coaching
Database Design
General Programming Skills

Monster Communities

Teaching Community
Where teachers meet and learn.
ArtBistro
Create and connect.
Excelle
Networking for the career-minded woman.
Nursing Link
Where nurses call the shots.
More Monster Communities

Monster Partners

Scholarships
Scholarships, financial aid and more ways to pay for school.
Education.org
Find top campus and online degree programs.
Military.com
Military portal for the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
Financial Aid
Scholarships & financial aid.
Staffing for Government Jobs
Staffing and hiring solutions for federal government agency jobs.
More Monster Partners

Job Hunt Strategy

Six Ways to Make a Recruiter Hate You
If you want to blow your chances with recruiters -- and, by extension, with the companies they work for -- here are six perfect ways to do so.

Resumes & Cover Letters

Rev Up Your Resume to Relocate
Hoping to relocate? Get the ball rolling on landing the right job in the right location with these expert resume and cover letter tips.

Interviewing

100 Potential Interview Questions
Interview questions can run the gamut. You probably won't face all 100 of these, but you should still be prepared to answer at least some of them.

Salary & Benefits

10 Questions to Ask When Negotiating Salary
Most of us aren't natural negotiators, but asking these 10 questions during salary negotiations can help you get everything you deserve.

Employee Sourcing

Alt text
November Monster Employment Index Grows 13% Year-Over-Year, Tenth Consecutive Month of Positive Annual Growth.

For Seekers

Campus and Online Degrees
Advance your career and earn more with an online degree.
Free Salary Wizard
What are you worth? Find out and negotiate a better salary.
Research Careers
Get information on jobs and career paths to help guide your choices
Questions & Answers
Find answers to all your career related questions -- powered by Yahoo! Answers
Resume Distribution Service
Our distribution service puts your resume right in the hands of recruiters.
Resume Writing Services
Our experts will craft a keyword-rich resume that stands out in the crowd.
More Career Resources

For Employers

Career Ad Network
Target your job posting to more candidates on thousands of websites.
Hire Right Background Checks
Explore our background check packages to improve the quality of your hires.
Hiring Home Page
Find the best candidates for your business with Monster hiring solutions.
Job Postings
Find the right solution for your hiring needs. Starting at $99.
Power Resume Search
Monster's new search technology precisely matches people with your jobs.
Resource Center
Find staffing insights, labor trends, HR best practices and more.
Target Post
Connect with skilled, hourly and administrative candidates for only $99.

Social Media

Jobs on Twitter
Find jobs in your area and industry.
Monster Careers
Tune into our career advice and discussions tackling a wide range of topics and industries.
Monster Corporate & PR
Stay up-to-date on the latest news. Get the 'Who', 'What', 'When', and 'Why' on all things Monster related.
Monster Customer Service
Got a Monster question? We've got the answer. Whether you're a job seeker or employer, we can help you find the answers you need.
Monster for Employers
Find advice on hiring.
Follow Us
Check out our many pages and stay connected with the latest industry news, events, career advice and job openings.

Other Links

Advice Forums
Tap into Monster's online career forums and share advice with experts.
Monster Company Profiles
Explore companies and get information to guide your career decisions.
Compare Salaries
See how your pay stacks up to others in your field.
iPhone Application
Download the Monster app for iPhone and iPod touch.
Monster Job Seeker Blog
Monster Job Seeker Blog.
Monster Thinking Blog
Monster's Recruitment Trends Blog.
Jobs & Career Resources
Search Jobs:
For Employers: Post Jobs | Search Resumes | Advertise
About Monster | Work for Monster | Advertise with Us | AdChoices | Partner with Us | Investor Relations | Social Media
Terms of Use | Privacy Center | Accessibility Centre | Help | Security | Contact Us | Sitemap | Mobile
©2013 Monster - All Rights Reserved U.S. Patents No. 5,832,497; 7,599,930 B1; 7,827,125 and 7,836,060 MWW - Looking for Monster Cable? - V: 2013.1.0.14-305
eTrustLogo