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.
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.
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.
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.
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative remedial systems design solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for diverse environmental p...
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Program Management Specialist, Product Marketing & GTM Operations
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of product marketing by driving operational excellence in product launches and go-to-market initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless execution and strategic alignment...
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$126K - $171K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative project management solutions for large law firms. Drive implementations, manage resources, and ensure client satisfaction while navigating complex challenges a...
1 week ago
Senior Product Security Engineer
$157K - $184K *
Empower secure software delivery by designing and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, enhancing cloud-native product security, and implementing best practices in software supply chain security. Collab...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $121K *
Champion legal operations excellence by driving process improvements, metrics establishment, and AI integration to enhance workflow efficiencies and support the Legal team in dynamic, fast-paced envir...
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$80K - $95K *
Champion the seamless execution of complex AI and Cloud projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage your project management skills to coordinate multiple initiatives in a...
1 week ago
Senior ML / Evaluation Engineer
$135K - $160K *
Explore exciting challenges in AI evaluation by developing frameworks and custom validators for cutting-edge machine learning applications. Collaborate to enhance the quality and reliability of AI age...
3 weeks ago
AI-Native Senior Product Manager
$120K - $145K *
Drive product success with your AI expertise, guiding teams to deliver impactful solutions. Own product strategy from roadmap to metrics, aligning cross-functional efforts to meet customer needs and b...
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$140K - $190K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of SaaS architecture. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll design scalable solutions, mentor peers, and enhance developer experience, driving impactful modernizat...
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Site Reliability Engineering Team Lead (Principal SRE)
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading our Site Reliability Engineering team, ensuring the reliability and performance of our cloud-native platform. Drive technical excellence, cultivate a high-performance cultu...
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$135K - $160K *
Champion the delivery of innovative data solutions, leading cross-functional teams to modernize platforms and drive AI integration. Ensure project success through effective management of scope, qualit...
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$135K - $160K *
Inspire delivery excellence by leading a diverse portfolio of 20+ Scrum teams across regions. Align engineering outcomes with client priorities, enhance AI adoption, and drive measurable value through...
1 week ago
$90K - $125K *
Lead the charge in diverse control system projects, overseeing tasks and teams while ensuring successful project completion. Collaborate with stakeholders and provide engineering support, driving qual...
4 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Automotive Partnerships
$136K - $160K *
Champion innovative software solutions by designing and building scalable integrations for automotive partnerships, collaborating across teams to enhance customer experiences and drive technical excel...
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$125K - $170K *
Join a team that's redefining data management by spearheading product innovation. Your insights will guide the development of user-centric software solutions, shaping the platform that empowers busine...
3 weeks ago
Civil Engineering Project Manager
$92K - $130K *
Elevate municipal engineering projects by managing diverse client needs, leading design efforts, and fostering collaboration. Utilize your expertise to enhance community infrastructure while ensuring...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer II - Platform
$154K - $260K *
Join a forward-thinking team to enhance user experiences through innovative AI solutions and full-stack development, impacting industries worldwide by improving workflows within the Samsara dashboard...
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Senior Project Manager, Marketing PMO
$110K - $130K *
Lead complex, cross-functional marketing initiatives from planning to execution, driving accountability and collaboration across teams while enhancing project management processes and methodologies fo...
1 week ago
Senior GRC Engineer (Special Programs)
$110K - $130K *
Optimize client compliance engagements by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF standards while driving operational excellence and fostering strong rel...
4 weeks ago
$140K - $155K *
Deliver your expertise to enhance the security posture of Cloud Service Providers. Engage in comprehensive architecture reviews, compliance assessments, and technical consultations within a collaborat...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Browser (New Products)
$165K - $220K *
Champion innovative browser technologies by designing experiments, investigating performance, and implementing engine-level changes. Collaborate closely with a small team to enhance browser behavior a...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Browser (New Products)
$195K - $260K *
Lead the charge in browser engine innovation by designing experiments, implementing changes, and collaborating across disciplines to enhance performance and correctness in web technologies...
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Central Engineering Team Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, driving innovation and product development while ensuring quality and efficiency in facility design and technical support for sales initiatives...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Solutions Engineering
$179K - $224K *
Unlock innovative solutions as you guide software engineering teams to navigate complexities and enhance integrations while mentoring diverse talents in a collaborative environment...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Engineering Manager - Credit Cards
$239K - $298K *
Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team to enhance custody systems, ensuring impeccable reliability and compliance while driving innovation that supports diverse client needs and scales op...
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What is a Principal Engineering Manager?
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?
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?
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.
Where can I find Principal Engineering Manager jobs?
You can browse Principal Engineering Manager listings on Ladders and review each role's responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.