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.
$90K - $100K *
Transform software delivery by managing cross-functional teams, aligning sprints, and optimizing project timelines. Drive clarity in processes and foster collaboration to ensure successful product exe...
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$90K - $100K *
Unlock potential by driving software delivery for cutting-edge healthcare marketing technology. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage sprints and timelines, and ensure clarity in communication to...
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$90K - $100K *
Transform the delivery of cutting-edge healthcare technology by managing software delivery processes and coordinating teams. Play a key role in streamlining workflows, ensuring timely releases, and en...
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$90K - $100K *
Lead the charge in managing software delivery across teams to enhance our healthcare marketing platform. Ensure timely project milestones, adapt Agile processes, and drive effective communication whil...
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Manager, Engineering Project Leader
$160K - $205K *
Champion innovation by leading cross-functional engineering projects from concept to launch. Drive team success through mentorship and strategic planning, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence...
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Manager, Engineering Project Leader
$160K - $205K *
Champion innovative engineering projects by leading a team of Project Leaders, driving complex programs from concept to launch while ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence in a dynamic, cross-f...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Elevate engineering success by driving high-impact cross-functional programs. Own delivery in a dynamic team environment, ensuring alignment and quality while facilitating decision-making and continuo...
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Engineering Manager, Data Platform
$215K - $260K *
Drive the future of data engineering by leading a high-performing team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define technical strategies and ensure operational excellence while fostering grow...
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$176K - $235K *
Shape the future of data engineering by leading our unified Data & AI function. Drive the architecture, governance, and operational excellence needed to support AI and ML products, while building a hi...
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$110K - $130K *
Inspire your career by managing complex projects from inception to completion. Drive efficiency while collaborating with diverse teams, ensuring cost-effective solutions and exceptional client experie...
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$110K - $130K *
Elevate project success by managing complex implementations, ensuring timelines and budgets are met with a focus on customer satisfaction while collaborating across teams to drive excellence in delive...
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$145K - $269K *
Lead the charge in providing strategic technical leadership and guidance across critical Systems Engineering domains, ensuring effective collaboration and execution of portfolio-level processes to dri...
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Sr Manager, Software Development Engineering
$274K - $296K *
Innovate and lead the development of large-scale data systems, enabling real-time insights and advanced analytics across our platforms. Drive AI/ML initiatives for service enhancement while managing v...
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$125K - $150K *
Empower project success by managing engineering initiatives, collaborating across teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving project timelines, budgets, and quality control...
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$221K - $387K *
Drive innovation by defining the technical vision for AI-native security solutions, leveraging advanced ML techniques to tackle complex cybersecurity challenges while enhancing scalability and reliabi...
6 days ago
$138K - $173K *
Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality software delivery. Lead and mentor a team of engineers while optimizing processes and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous impro...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future by leading a cross-disciplinary engineering team to build a data-driven marketplace aligning cyber capabilities with operational demand, ensuring system integrity, quality, and custom...
4 weeks ago
Sr Engineering Manager - Services Special Projects
$175K - $210K *
Pioneer innovative solutions by leading large-scale distributed systems projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and execution plans, ensuring reliable, low-latency ser...
2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Product Manager
$120K - $145K *
Lead the product direction for a platform connecting fuel retailers, carriers, and suppliers. Drive API design, data contracts, and onboarding improvements while collaborating with engineering in an A...
1 week ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Data Center Regional Portfolio Planner
$192K - $278K *
Champion the development of strategic infrastructure supply plans, managing complex projects to ensure seamless operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to align resources and drive innovative soluti...
5 days ago
Engineering Productivity Lead, Switch Infrastructure
$207K - $300K *
Optimize and lead engineering productivity initiatives, enhancing CI/CD pipelines and testing infrastructure for high-performance switch software in a cutting-edge AI environment. Drive technical stra...
1 week ago
Technical Program Manager - Embedded Evaluations and Investigations
$250K - $350K *
Elevate your career by leading technical engagements, managing cross-functional teams, and transforming complex AI evaluations into actionable insights. Collaborate closely with partners and drive imp...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform data delivery by leading cross-functional teams in Agile environments. Oversee project lifecycles from intake to production, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and technical teams while...
3 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Catalog Integration
$436K - $500K+*
Champion the future of entertainment technology by leading a team to ensure reliable, real-time catalog feeds and data integrity, driving innovation and collaboration across diverse teams to enhance t...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $209K *
Lead the charge in managing complex, multi-disciplinary programs by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, alignment with corporate strategy, and continuous improvement i...
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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.