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Principal Engineer

Frost Bank
Frost Bank Salary
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
Job Description

It's about creating solutions that help people.

Are you never satisfied with good enough? Do you always looking for innovative ways to help people? Do you like having the autonomy to build new solutions from the ground up? If so, being a Principal Engineer at Frost could be the job for you.

At Frost, it's about more than a job. It's about having a flourishing career where you can thrive, both in and out of work. At Frost, we're committed to fostering an environment that reflects our values and encourages team members to be the best they can be. In joining our adaptable, integrity-driven team, you'll become part of Frost's over 150-year legacy of providing unparalleled banking services.

Who you are:

As a Principal Engineer at Frost, you are a subject matter expert. You will lead changes in architecture, methodology, or programming procedures. Our principal engineers believe in collaboration, ingenuity, and truly want to drive development across the organization. You welcome a challenge and are not afraid to troubleshoot and find solutions with integrity, caring, and excellence in mind at all times.

What you'll do:
  • Lead changes in architecture, methodology or programming procedures
  • Assist in crafting the strategic technical and architectural direction for programming functions
  • Design and implement efficient algorithms and new approaches for use in banking systems
  • Drive the Development of elegant solutions to complex problems
  • Act as prime consultant on large projects or capabilities that affect the organizations long-term goals and objectives
  • Acquire detailed specification from business users and development to ascertain specific output
  • Always take action using Integrity, Caring, and Excellence to achieve all-win outcomes

What you'll need:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, in a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated ability to develop technical solutions, typically requiring a minimum of 8 years of experience
  • Demonstrated experience with A, B, and/or C languages
  • Demonstrated experience independently identifying issues and designing solutions for the biggest and most complex programs and systems at the bank
  • Demonstrated experience synthesizing and directing coding efforts for a group of Software Engineers
  • Experience leading and mentoring multiple teams and efforts
  • Current knowledge of emerging market trends, development methodologies, and development frameworks that improve application security
  • Strong understanding of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures associated with programming

Our Benefits:

At Frost, we care about your health, your family, and your future and strive to have our benefits reflect that. This includes:
  • Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Generous holiday and paid time off schedule
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Extensive health and wellness programs, including our Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral bonus program more!

Since 1868, Frost has dedicated their expertise to provide exceptional banking, investment, and insurance services to businesses and individuals throughout Texas. Frost is one of the 50 largest U.S. banks by asset size and is a leader in banking customer satisfaction. At Frost, it's about being part of something bigger. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and see what's possible at Frost.

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