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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$91K - $209K *

Champion complex program management by leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Drive strategic alignment and continuous improvement while managing risks and foste...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $175K *

Lead a dynamic team in developing cutting-edge control solutions for advanced electromechanical systems. Drive innovation, manage projects, and mentor engineers to deliver high-quality products on tim...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Drive the success of medium-to-large engineering projects by managing scope, milestones, and team dynamics while fostering process improvements and mentoring junior project managers to enhance project...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $235K *

Drive your career with impactful cross-functional programs, leading initiatives from planning to launch. Collaborate with diverse teams to navigate complexity, ensuring successful delivery and continu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$174K - $252K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions that enhance user interaction and connectivity. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex challenges and drive technology forward in a dyna...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic engineering team in developing software systems for connected medical devices, ensuring a safe and delightful user experience while navigating compliance and rapi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance our cloud SaaS platform. Drive technical direction, foster team growth, and ensure security and reliability while delivering exce...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Drive the future of autonomous delivery by leading R&D site planning, launch, and operations integration. Collaborate across teams to ensure technical readiness and develop repeatable processes for ef...

6 days ago

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

$130K - $155K *

Transform the future of engineering by managing performance in feature development and leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance product delivery and team collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing team of Software Engineers to design, implement, and launch critical scheduling features, driving technical roadmaps and collaborating across multiple tea...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead our software engineering team to deliver innovative solutions for medical devices. Oversee embedded firmware and applications, ensuring regulatory compliance and managing the full software lifecy...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Elevate engineering excellence by leading a complex, multi-team program that integrates client software, backend services, and AI systems. Drive alignment across functions, ensuring a clear roadmap an...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $210K *

Lead complex programs and strategic client engagements, driving technology transformation and sustainable business value. Act as a trusted adviser to C-level stakeholders, shaping program vision and e...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $278K *

Elevate your career by leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects in silicon engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive program execution, manage vendor relationships, and ensure...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Azure, PySpark, and Airflow. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and performance while mentoring engineers and drivi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the software development landscape by leading a team to create innovative applications and platforms, ensuring technical excellence and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous im...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $196K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in aerospace manufacturing. Lead engineering efforts across critical space programs, optimizing processes and ensuring quality from prototype to full-scale produc...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$255K - $290K *

Drive the technical vision for a complex database platform, ensuring scalability and performance. Lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance data infrastruc...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$154K - $260K *

Join an innovative team to lead and evolve critical Core Infrastructure. Oversee infrastructure strategy, improve operational health, and drive automation to boost performance across a globally distri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic software engineering team. Drive project success, streamline processes, and support sales initiatives while staying ahead of industry trends in Building Automa...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $177K *

Drive complex, cross-functional programs from inception to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering measurable outcomes. Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $241K *

Lead a dynamic team in the full software development life cycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products while managing risks and fostering collaboration across engineering discipli...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $241K *

Lead a dynamic team in the full software development life cycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software products while fostering collaboration and innovation in an Agile environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative energy solutions. Drive execution throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$230K - $250K *

Innovate with us to lead a talented engineering team, driving technical strategy and cross-functional collaboration. Shape impactful systems in billing and enrollment while fostering a culture of owne...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.