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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$114K - $152K *

Join a team that's redefining brand identity through innovative design. Lead high-impact creative projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and elevate visual storytelling in a dynamic enviro...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $173K *

Elevate your career by leading Vision Intelligence initiatives in computer vision, machine learning, and edge AI. Drive technical roadmaps and scalable architectures while translating advanced researc...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in scaling strategic partnerships with cloud hyperscalers and SIs. Drive co-sell programs, marketplace initiatives, and joint GTM strategies to embed AI solutions in enterprise contact...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI systems by leveraging your expertise in Go and Python. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize and refine scalable services, ensuring high performance and u...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $200K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive project success across multiple departments, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and fos...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the delivery of Salesforce programs by leading end-to-end project management, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance federal application modernization efforts...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $174K *

Shape the future of environmental consulting by leading complex projects, fostering client relationships, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellen...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Lead and manage construction materials testing projects, ensuring quality assurance, client satisfaction, and compliance with standards while overseeing operations and fostering team development for s...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $170K *

Champion the development of scalable software solutions, leading enhancements for invoicing capabilities in an insurance platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensur...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $204K *

Lead the charge in designing robust Azure architectures across large-scale programs. Influence and guide technical strategies to connect client objectives with impactful, scalable solutions while fost...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$230K - $285K *

Transform your career by leading engineering excellence for a cutting-edge CRM platform. Drive strategy, architecture, and team growth while ensuring quality and security in a collaborative environmen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate growth by owning the end-to-end product lifecycle for agents, driving innovation and efficiency for both technical and non-technical users. Collaborate closely with leadership to shape the...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of test automation, driving quality and performance through innovative strategies and frameworks. Collaborate within an agile team to enhance product scalability a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform the user experience and operational workflows in a complex two-sided marketplace. Lead product initiatives that enhance clinician and district interactions, streamline processes, and drive i...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K - $250K *

Tackle systemic challenges by building tools and practices that enhance performance, scalability, and decision-making across engineering teams, fostering collaboration and driving solutions that bridg...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage IT projects, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with organizational goals. Oversee planning, execution, and communication while collaborating across teams to meet project miles...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development of high-value proposals, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and produce compelling content. Oversee the full proposal lifecycle, enhancing competitiveness th...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of healthcare IT by managing ServiceNow projects, enhancing workflows, and ensuring seamless integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solution...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $153K *

Deliver a robust frontend architecture for a mature web UI, enhancing performance and usability. Collaborate with UX designers and set coding standards while ensuring security and analytics integratio...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $254K *

Join a team that's redefining financial solutions for restaurants. Lead product innovation in lending, collaborating across departments to enhance our offerings and drive impactful results for restaur...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $148K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your electrical engineering expertise to support military vessel operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, reliable electrical systems while managing design and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive engineering excellence by designing and building scalable platform services that enhance developer productivity and system reliability, while mentoring teammates and improving technical practice...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Drive capital improvement projects across a national student housing portfolio, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and minimal disruption. Lead project teams, manage scopes, and deliver high-impact r...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Empower our privacy program by automating processes, managing data subject requests, and ensuring compliance with GDPR and CCPA. You'll leverage technical skills to build scalable tools and systems, d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and lead complex infrastructure projects for financial services clients, ensuring strategic objectives are met through effective planning, execution, and collaboration. Elevate your career in a...

San Antonio, TXRemote

6 days ago

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

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.

  • Where can I find Principal Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

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