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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$200K - $400K *

Explore a pivotal role in shaping AI agent systems, driving innovation through self-serve functionalities and robust monitoring tools. Collaborate closely with product and design teams to deliver impa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $278K *

Unlock the potential of data by leading complex projects that drive business generation and productization of supply chain data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, manage ro...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $159K *

Make your mark at the forefront of innovation as a Senior Technical Project Manager, overseeing proposal development, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring successful project execu...

Delaware, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead impactful engineering programs to enhance security measures, coordinating cross-functional teams and driving proactive risk mitigation strategies while ensuring effective communication and projec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K - $326K *

Lead and optimize a high-performing engineering team to shape LinkedIn's foundational compute infrastructure, driving innovation and excellence in large-scale systems and cloud-native technologies for...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $215K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI infrastructure by managing R&D programs that evaluate and advance next-gen data center technologies, ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering and e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform engineering capabilities by leading a skilled team, enhancing internal training, and engaging in impactful projects, ensuring operational excellence in food and beverage processing environme...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation as a Principal Engineer/Architect, leading the design and delivery of cloud-native data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, resilient solutions that...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $290K *

Manage the strategy and execution of propulsion systems across vehicles, leading a dynamic team of engineers to deliver advanced propulsion subsystems on aggressive timelines while fostering a culture...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $290K *

Take ownership of propulsion systems strategy and execution, leading a skilled team to develop cutting-edge subsystems. Drive technical decisions while cultivating a culture of excellence, safety, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $262K *

Drive impactful data solutions by leading a team to enhance analytics platforms, ensuring high-quality insights for critical business decisions across the organization. Shape technical strategy while...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $262K *

Lead the charge in shaping the analytics platform, managing a team to enhance data insights across the organization. Drive technical strategy, optimize data processes, and ensure high-quality analytic...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $200K *

Lead the vision and execution of technology initiatives, managing cross-functional teams to deliver impactful programs across engineering, product, and business domains, ensuring alignment and visibil...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Electrical Engineering team, driving project execution, ensuring compliance, and fostering innovation to achieve operational excellence and safety in electrica...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$208K - $244K *

Accelerate progress at a leading multi-product company by owning the architecture of shared services. Drive innovation in customer identity, commerce, and billing platforms while mentoring senior engi...

Austin, TXRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Advance software engineering excellence by leading a team to develop innovative solutions that enhance member care and streamline operations, ensuring compliance and high-quality delivery through coll...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K - $244K *

Lead the charge in shaping the technical direction of shared services across multiple products. Drive architecture, mentor engineers, and ensure seamless integration of identity, commerce, and operati...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$240K - $333K *

Transform the future of data center security by leading strategic programs that enhance operational technology health and infrastructure controls. Drive innovation and manage a global team to ensure r...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading civil engineering projects from planning to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and client satisfaction while mentoring a skilled team and driving business development in...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by leading civil engineering initiatives from planning to completion, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while mentoring a skilled team and fostering bus...

2 weeks ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Transform the future of AI by driving performance and reliability initiatives for Siri. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance responsiveness and consistency across multiple platforms, ens...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $213K *

Drive efficiency by automating internal processes, enhancing productivity across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify bottlenecks, implement AI solutions, and ensure measurable impact on w...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $260K *

Inspire and lead a high-performing engineering team to deliver reliable, scalable software solutions by turning complex goals into actionable plans and developing skilled engineers to enhance team out...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$215K - $260K *

Transform your career by leading a technical engineering team to deliver reliable software that meets real-world needs. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and shape outcomes through stron...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing high-impact capital projects and engineering staff. Drive innovation and efficiency at our manufacturing facility while ensuring compliance with CGMP and ISO standards. Emp...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.