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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$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by designing and building innovative billing systems that simplify financial transactions and maximize reimbursements, while leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and user experience in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$184K - $356K *

Unlock your potential by developing cutting-edge pipelines for multi-modal content retrieval. Collaborate with experts in Generative AI and enhance user experiences through innovative software solutio...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $200K *

Champion the future of eco-friendly tech by building solutions for wildfire resilience. Collaborate with diverse teams in a remote-first startup to improve decision-making tools for land managers and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$119K - $140K *

Lead the charge in driving organic growth and conversion optimization through innovative strategies and data-driven experiments, ensuring a seamless user experience on the website while collaborating...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $195K *

Pioneer AI-driven solutions in capital markets and legal disclosure. Lead product strategy and execution for a cloud-based platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, tr...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $158K *

Join a dedicated team to lead the software development efforts for private brand growth. Empower engineers to create innovative solutions while overseeing project delivery and fostering a collaborativ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join a fast-paced team as you shape our product direction, driving customer engagement and retention for a climate tech company focused on sustainable agriculture. Collaborate cross-functionally to de...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $195K *

Drive operational excellence and lead a high-performing team to deliver complex digital products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, manage resources, and ensure profitable...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $165K *

Join us to lead product strategy that empowers financial advisors, enhancing their workflows and client interactions. Drive innovation by aligning business, technology, and user needs in a complex, re...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$201K - $277K *

Champion growth by leading a team of Inside Domain Consultants, driving technical excellence and strategic initiatives to enhance customer value and revenue. Collaborate with sales to deliver innovati...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform mission-critical applications by designing and developing scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and performance while leveraging cloud infrastruct...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $261K *

Shape the future of product marketing by driving growth through strategic enablement, cross-functional collaboration, and compelling storytelling that connects technical solutions to customer needs in...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $186K *

Lead successful delivery of OneStream client projects by overseeing portfolio health, managing risks, and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to enhance finance transformation outco...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing physician education programs that enhance scientific knowledge of cardiovascular therapies and ensure effective learning experiences for healthcare professio...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by designing and optimizing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high availability for glo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of innovative applications that empower network teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centric solutions, transforming complex data into i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $281K *

Lead detection and response strategy, building systems and automations to enhance security. Collaborate with teams to set standards, mentor engineers, and manage complex incidents, ensuring effective...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the start-up and commissioning of critical power systems for large-scale data centers. Drive project success through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder manag...

Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Empower top-tier enterprise customers by architecting secure development practices and guiding complex DevSecOps transformations. Serve as a trusted advisor to drive adoption, retention, and measurabl...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $350K *

Build advanced inference systems to enhance RL research, optimizing throughput and enabling scalable model updates. Collaborate with researchers to balance efficiency and quality in cutting-edge AI ar...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping Spotify’s data catalogue strategy to empower data users. Collaborate with engineers, designers, and data experts to enhance data discoverability and trust while addressing c...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Transform safety standards across diverse US field operations. Lead, coach, and implement effective safety programs while ensuring compliance and risk management in complex environments. Drive account...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by driving project delivery and managing Agile teams. Utilize AI tools to enhance decision-making, anticipate risks, and ensure timely outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to ma...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming marketing operations through innovative MarTech solutions, driving student and partner success while optimizing efficiency across a multi-brand ecosystem. Own product s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $172K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and deployment of a global Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple aerospace sites while fostering collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks 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.