Principal Engineering Manager Jobs

Explore Principal Engineering Manager opportunities on Ladders, where experienced technology professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Principal Engineering Managers guide engineering teams, shape technical strategy, and help organizations deliver reliable, scalable products and platforms.

What Does a Principal Engineering Manager Do?

Principal Engineering Managers combine people leadership with deep technical judgment. They may lead multiple teams or a major engineering function, coach managers and senior engineers, establish engineering standards, and partner with product, design, and business leaders. Their work often includes aligning technical roadmaps with company priorities, improving delivery practices, and addressing complex architectural or organizational challenges.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a record of leading engineering organizations and delivering complex software or infrastructure initiatives. Valuable qualifications may include technical depth in relevant systems, strategic planning, talent development, cross-functional communication, and experience with cloud platforms, distributed systems, security, or data technologies. Requirements vary by company and industry.

Find Principal Engineering Manager Roles on Ladders

Browse Principal Engineering Manager jobs and compare opportunities by responsibilities, location, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities aligned with their leadership background and career goals. Review each listing for compensation details, qualifications, and application instructions.

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$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$270K - $335K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of connectivity by leading engineers to deliver impactful solutions. Drive technical excellence and foster a culture of growth and collaboration while navigating...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering management while leading a talented group of engineers. Drive product development from ideation to delivery and ensure best practices in a dynamic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading a high-performing team, driving strategic growth, and ensuring technical excellence in complex projects. Your leadership will foster innovation and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Drive technical excellence and team growth as you lead engineering efforts, ensuring high standards and effective delivery while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. Your leadershi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering and design management for a large-scale industrial infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client expectations through...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $272K *

Drive the future of software delivery by leading a team to enhance CI/CD processes, ensuring rapid and safe code deployment while collaborating with AI-driven development initiatives...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $230K *

Unlock potential by leading complex real estate transactions that shape North America's fulfillment network, influencing senior leaders and driving strategic decisions while mentoring the next generat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $190K *

Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team through complex financial landscapes. Collaborate cross-functionally to make strategic decisions while driving technical credibility and team perfor...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming financial technology by leading engineering in complex environments. You'll drive cross-functional collaboration, deepen technical expertise with AI, and develop high-p...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $270K *

Unlock potential by leading the architecture and engineering strategy for a cutting-edge AI platform. Drive innovation in scalable, fault-tolerant systems while mentoring engineers and tackling comple...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$242K - $275K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying robust containerized software, manage CI/CD workflows, and grow a cohesive engineering team to enhance customer security operations and software delivery ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$239K - $298K *

Oversee the development of a new engineering function, shaping its technical direction and enhancing GTM strategies through collaboration with cross-functional teams, while leading a small team of eng...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Unlock your potential by leading the development of a new engineering function. Shape technical strategies, enhance GTM workflows, and drive innovation with a hands-on approach while collaborating acr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Discover a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering function. Lead a small team to enhance our GTM engine, integrating product and marketing efforts while driving innovation in technology...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Champion the development of a new engineering function, shaping technical strategy and building dependable systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance GTM workflows and leverage AI for improved outco...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$207K - $300K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of engineers, driving innovation and optimizing software development processes across multiple projects and locations. Your technical expertise will shape...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Pioneer the end-to-end development of custom automated manufacturing tools, ensuring project alignment across teams, managing vendor relationships, and mitigating risks to meet delivery milestones and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team focused on observability. Drive technical roadmaps, enhance platform reliability, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating with...

Seattle, WARemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Drive the observability strategy by leading a high-performing engineering team, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction through innovative telemetry solutions and robust platform man...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $213K *

Champion the development of a key platform, driving strategy, success metrics, and technical depth while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions that meet customer needs and enhance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team that designs and manages real-time risk systems. Drive decision-making for fraud scoring and underwriting while ensuring system reliability a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-impact engineering team that drives real-time risk decisions and fraud prevention. Own critical systems, prioritize cross-functional needs, and leverage AI to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $333K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex technical programs, driving innovative solutions across network delivery and engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance processes and achiev...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $170K *

Lead the development and delivery of AI-powered features, driving innovation and productivity through hands-on engineering leadership and collaboration across teams to create scalable, production-read...

Coquitlam, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Principal Engineering Manager?question toggle

    A Principal Engineering Manager is a senior technology leader who guides engineering teams or functions, sets technical and organizational direction, and works with partners across the business to deliver important products and systems.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Principal Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek extensive software or systems engineering experience, a history of leading teams or managers, sound technical judgment, and strong skills in strategy, communication, and talent development.

  • How much do Principal Engineering Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, company, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; consult individual listings for available salary information.

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    You can browse Principal Engineering Manager listings on Ladders and review each role's responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.