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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$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy efficiency through innovative software solutions. Lead a talented engineering group in delivering high-quality products while ensuring operational excel...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $140K *

Lead a dynamic software engineering team, ensuring quality delivery and operational excellence while fostering collaboration across business units and driving innovation in energy efficiency solutions...

Ithaca, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$139K - $188K *

Innovate financial strategies for internal start-ups, guiding investment frameworks and operational mechanisms. Collaborate with leaders to drive financial insights and accountability in high-ambiguit...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$177K - $239K *

Drive large-scale cross-functional programs to enhance fulfillment solutions, leveraging AI for automation and efficiency. Collaborate globally to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative prod...

1 week ago

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

$240K - $333K *

Champion the delivery of next-gen custom silicon by managing complex SoC programs. Lead cross-functional teams through the entire lifecycle, ensuring alignment, risk mitigation, and timely execution a...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $215K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic construction site by leading project execution, ensuring compliance, and managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$190K - $215K *

Manage design-build construction projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with diverse teams to oversee progress and resolve issues while maintaining documentation and safety standards f...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$153K - $213K *

Take ownership of a customer-facing product area, driving strategy and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience, leverage AI, and achieve key performance metrics while deli...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $247K *

Shape the future of data center infrastructure by designing innovative, scalable systems for ultra-high-density AI/ML platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize power and cooling s...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $278K *

Drive the success of complex, multi-disciplinary projects by leveraging technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration. Lead teams to deliver innovative optical and high-speed communication so...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $265K *

Lead the development of innovative software solutions for National Security, focusing on complex algorithms, system integration, and mentoring. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational capabiliti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform engineering teams by fostering growth, enhancing project support, and refining hiring processes. Collaborate with engineers and leadership to ensure successful project delivery and a thrivin...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $274K *

Champion innovation by leading a dynamic team of hardware engineers to define next-gen laptop ecosystems. Drive technical excellence and foster career growth while collaborating across cross-functiona...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $213K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in new product introductions. Lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of manufacturing, supply chain, and quality requirement...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $278K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading a team to design and optimize secure, scalable hardware environments. Drive technical strategy and operations, ensuring seamless integration with CI/CD workf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $287K *

Join a team that's advancing an AI-driven testing platform, leading engineers to enhance product quality and infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and operational excellenc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading technical direction in autonomy systems. Drive ownership of advanced perception, prediction, and planning components with cross-stack influence, facilitating innovation and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of autonomy by leading technical direction in Perception, Prediction, and Planning. As the senior-most contributor, you'll influence cross-stack design and ensure functional architect...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$166K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of autonomous systems by driving innovative solutions in Perception, Prediction, and Planning. Influence the entire autonomy stack while collaborating with cross-functional team...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Engage in leading a diverse technical team to drive innovative engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and t...

Warren, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$500K+*

Pioneer the evolution of Netflix's Compute Platform, driving innovation in distributed systems and AI integration. Lead product strategy, enhance efficiency, and collaborate across teams to ensure rob...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$213K - $319K *

Lead the charge in building a secure, scalable API-first Compute Platform, driving AI-Native engineering practices and operational excellence while managing high-performing teams to enhance infrastruc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $265K *

Champion innovative engineering practices by leading a high-performing team to develop a secure, scalable API-first Compute Platform, enhancing automation and AI-driven operations across the organizat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform aerospace manufacturing by leading complex engineering programs, ensuring alignment across teams, and driving execution from concept to delivery while fostering strong relationships with cus...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$240K - $280K *

Drive the evolution of regulated cloud environments, ensuring compliance while accelerating deployment speed. Lead a distributed team to standardize architectures and streamline operations across AWS...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.