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.
Staff Software Engineer - Fintech
$225K - $325K *
Elevate your career by driving innovation in FinTech. As a key engineer, you'll shape the future of revenue management systems, ensuring accuracy and reliability while collaborating across teams to op...
3 weeks ago
Senior Product Manager, Platform Experience
$130K - $160K *
Drive the customer experience for a leading finance app, ensuring intuitive, cohesive interactions across products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance usability, retention, and long-te...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Program Dev/QC
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by managing diverse EV projects, ensuring successful delivery through collaboration, strategic planning, and effective stakeholder engagement. Drive project excellence while naviga...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of partner engagement by leading global programs that enhance value across the customer lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve partner exp...
5 days ago
Principal Design Program Manager, International Packaging
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in shaping global healthcare packaging design. As a Principal Design Program Manager, you'll establish frameworks and standards, drive strategic decisions, and ensure seamless collabor...
2 weeks ago
Project Delivery Manager - Engines & Power Generation
$95K - $143K *
Lead logistics and inventory management ensuring timely delivery of materials. Collaborate with teams for optimal material readiness and quality standards while enhancing supply chain processes and ex...
3 weeks ago
Project Delivery Manager - Engines & Power Generation
$95K - $143K *
Optimize logistics and inventory management processes to ensure timely delivery of materials and components for successful project execution, fostering collaboration across teams and maintaining high...
3 weeks ago
Program Manager - Released Products
$95K - $115K *
Unlock project potential as a Program Manager, leading cross-functional teams to enhance released products, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure alignment with organizational goals in a dynamic, re...
4 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Unlock your potential as a Principal Software Developer, driving the design and deployment of cutting-edge AI platforms. Collaborate across the full stack to create intelligent applications that enhan...
1 week ago
Senior Design Manager, Strategy Collection
$183K - $289K *
Lead design for an innovative AI-native Strategic Portfolio Management suite. Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to establish design vision and manage a growing team of designers while a...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in the AEC industry. As a key member of our VDC group, you'll support design-build projects through advanced BIM technologies, ensuring efficiency and collaborati...
Reposted 1 week ago
$117K - $158K *
Unlock potential by leading complex client engagements, ensuring timely delivery, budget management, and effective resource utilization while navigating challenges in a dynamic environment. Empower te...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Elevate organizational impact by driving strategic initiatives and fostering cross-functional alignment. Collaborate with global teams to ensure seamless execution of key projects while enhancing comp...
4 days ago
$162K - $185K *
Drive strategic product development to meet growth goals, prioritizing user impact and results while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that resonate with both B...
Reposted today
$120K - $145K *
Optimize runtime authorization strategies across diverse segments, driving technical wins and enabling Sales Engineers. Leverage deep IAM and PAM expertise to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring com...
1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer, Certificate Lifecycle Management
$135K - $160K *
Lead the architecture of certificate lifecycle management capabilities that enhance security across complex environments, collaborating with product and engineering teams to build scalable systems tha...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in product strategy and execution for Driver and Rider applications, ensuring a seamless user experience across mobile and web platforms while collaborating closely with engineering an...
3 weeks ago
Staff Product Manager, Connected Ecosystem
$130K - $155K *
Lead the charge in developing Fleetio's connected-vehicle data strategy and product line from the ground up. Drive innovative data solutions, partnerships, and user experiences that enhance fleet oper...
Reposted 1 week ago
(USA) Principal, Technical Program Manager
$143K - $286K *
Take ownership of large-scale AI and technology programs, leading cross-functional teams to drive execution and align strategies. Utilize strong analytical and communication skills to enhance delivery...
1 week ago
$110K - $145K *
Shape the future of healthcare technology by designing and implementing innovative care management tools. Collaborate with teams to create reliable software solutions while mentoring others and advanc...
Reposted today
Site Reliability Engineering Lead
$118K - $219K *
Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a dynamic SRE team, driving automation, and enhancing operational excellence across scalable platforms while fostering collaboration and continu...
3 weeks ago
Senior/Staff Engineer, Application & Product Security
$182K - $288K *
Lead the charge in embedding security into the software development lifecycle, scaling secure standards across engineering. Collaborate broadly within teams to promote a 'secure by default' culture wh...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Project Manager - CTO - USA, Fully Remote
$90K - $110K *
Empower project success through effective coordination and communication, ensuring client satisfaction and project completion on time and within budget. Be a key player in managing diverse teams and r...
3 weeks ago
Staff Product Manager, AI Applications
$150K - $180K *
Take ownership of the product strategy for AI applications, defining the roadmap and driving profitability. Collaborate cross-functionally to build and launch innovative products that enhance user exp...
2 weeks ago
$169K - $304K *
Drive innovative IAM architecture solutions, collaborating globally to enhance cloud asset control and ensure operational excellence through strategic design and cross-functional teamwork...
5 days ago
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.