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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$110K - $120K *

Drive impactful business application initiatives by leading cross-functional projects that enhance efficiency and performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of Microsoft...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$187K - $260K *

Lead the charge in shaping our marketing technology ecosystem, driving product strategy and team development while enhancing workflows and cross-channel capabilities for data-driven marketing success...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $161K *

Join a team that's redefining smart building solutions by driving product initiatives in IoT and access control. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and deliver innovat...

Richardson, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$134K - $194K *

Lead and manage multiple solar PV and BESS projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff while maintaining client communicati...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Engineer innovative mechanical solutions by translating architectural concepts into practical designs. Collaborate across engineering disciplines while leading HVAC standards and ensuring effective ex...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $156K *

Transform client relationships by leading strategic implementations, ensuring operational excellence, and driving product adoption in the healthcare payor industry. Collaborate with cross-functional t...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing technical projects from inception to completion. Ensure customer satisfaction through effective coordination and a customer-focused approach in a dynamic startup enviro...

CanadaRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $185K *

Transform complex workflows by leading AI-driven change initiatives, guiding senior leaders through redesign and adoption processes, and ensuring measurable outcomes in legal, tax, and trade sectors...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Innovate with us as a Senior Software Engineer, driving core feature development and automation across the stack. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance scalability and performance in a dynamic, mi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $245K *

Pioneer data-driven engineering for our Autonomy Data Flywheel initiative, overseeing the entire lifecycle to enhance AI-driven operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve quality a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$161K - $202K *

Analyze business operations to drive strategic improvements in health coaching. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance program outcomes, utilizing data-driven insights and effective commun...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and development of complex software systems, ensuring architectural consistency and best practices. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable solutions while mentoring engineers and d...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$206K - $242K *

Transform external attack capabilities by developing scalable workflows and automating reconnaissance processes. Drive innovation in offensive security, mentor teammates, and contribute to a high-impa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading the People systems ecosystem, driving product vision and strategy for HR platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and workforce...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion impactful project delivery by managing high-value EPC initiatives. Oversee project execution from initiation through closeout, ensuring they meet budget, safety, and schedule requirements whi...

Durham, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $135K *

Architect a unified operational dashboard connecting diverse alert systems to streamline monitoring and enhance triage efficiency, ensuring critical alerts are prioritized and effectively routed...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $145K *

Engineer innovative systems and processes to enhance product delivery, ensuring cross-functional teams operate efficiently and effectively. Drive execution, manage stakeholder alignment, and facilitat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $235K *

Drive product excellence by owning the lifecycle and security of high-performance client SaaS platforms hosted on AWS. Lead a dedicated team to optimize operations, ensure compliance, and deliver seam...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion scalable deal operations by leading the Global Deal Desk, optimizing complex agreements across sales, finance, and legal. Drive AI integration to enhance workflows and ensure compliance while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering enterprise software implementation projects, managing scope, budget, and relationships, while driving innovation using AI technologies to enhance efficiency and client sa...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Join a high-growth infrastructure team to operate and scale Kubernetes platforms across multiple cloud providers, ensuring efficient GPU resource allocation and robust monitoring systems to support ma...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at a high-growth infrastructure team managing Kubernetes platforms across multiple clouds. You'll enhance GPU resource efficiency and ensure system reliability while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic infrastructure team managing Kubernetes platforms across multiple clouds. You'll develop systems that safeguard GPU resources, ensuring optimal performance and...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion customer solutions by rapidly prototyping and deploying AI-driven applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities and drive adoption, ensuring impactful...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$99K - $167K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.