Autodesk employees working as Principal Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 20 ratings. This is 5% higher than the average of Principal Software Engineer professionals at Autodesk worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at €0 per year (estimate) and goes up to €0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at Autodesk is €286,187 per year or €138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly €454,365 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between €227,641 (25th percentile) and €367,014 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Autodesk Principal Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.