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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$135K - $160K *

Lead a team of engineers to deliver high-quality electrical solutions for complex industrial projects. Engage with clients, mentor staff, and drive business development while ensuring compliance with...

3 days ago

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

$190K - $240K *

Innovate with us to build secure, customer-centric platform products. Leverage your extensive software engineering experience to create robust solutions, collaborate across domains, and document your...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead mission-critical engineering efforts, overseeing multiple teams to ensure system reliability and performance. Drive long-term roadmaps, facilitate efficient collaboration, and empower teams to op...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $204K *

Champion innovative mechanical design for robotic EOAT, leading a dynamic team to tackle complex engineering challenges while collaborating across disciplines to drive automation solutions from concep...

1 week ago

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

$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

$139K - $208K *

Transform program execution and team development as a Software Functional Manager, blending management and technical expertise to drive software design, implementation, and testing for mission-critica...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation as the technical expert in new product development, leading cross-functional teams to explore market opportunities while mentoring junior engineers and guiding sustaining projects to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$138K - $165K *

Drive innovation in spacecraft flight software, leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions for advanced space systems. Mentor engineers and influence software architecture while tack...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$163K - $218K *

Lead innovative software design for space systems, driving technical excellence and mentoring teams. Collaborate on complex flight software solutions, ensuring performance and scalability in challengi...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $263K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative product development in Interventional Urology. Collaborate with a dynamic R&D team to design and enhance groundbreaking medical devices that improve patient outc...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$211K - $276K *

Drive innovation by leading a diverse team focused on pioneering battery technologies. Oversee R&D processes, ensuring project success from design to operational support while enhancing team capabilit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Help us streamline operations for a fast-growing engineering team tackling complex AI challenges. You'll enhance collaboration across departments, manage key customer programs, and drive metrics to en...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Drive innovative solutions in a high-visibility role, coordinating cross-team efforts to enhance platform performance and customer satisfaction while managing complex technical programs in the AI indu...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and customer satisfaction. Shape operational processes for a high-impact team tackling complex AI challenges, ensuring seamless coll...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading cross-team initiatives in a high-impact role. Collaborate with engineers and executives to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovative so...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving responsible AI initiatives, collaborating across teams to implement ethical machine learning strategies, and ensuring the safe deployment of innovative technology. Your...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate your career by leading cross-team initiatives in a high-impact role. Collaborate with engineers and executives to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovative s...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $175K *

Champion the execution of security and privacy initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams to reduce risks and enhance outcomes. Drive strategic planning, maintain clear communication, and prepare ex...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Design and own scalable backend systems and APIs, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and make architectural decisions in a dynamic en...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $265K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in web technologies and programming. Collaborate with clients to identify needs and guide a talented team towards achieving...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $201K *

Optimize global building controls and mechanical systems by leading technical strategies and standards. Drive innovation and sustainability initiatives while collaborating with diverse teams to enhanc...

2 weeks ago

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

$166K - $350K *

Lead the charge in overseeing software development, quality assurance, and team management while driving enhancements and new product initiatives for complex cloud-based solutions in a fast-paced envi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$231K - $378K *

Architect database performance strategies to optimize LinkedIn's data infrastructure. Lead initiatives across online and offline systems, enhancing query execution and storage efficiency while mentori...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$302K - $336K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for advanced autonomy systems. Drive innovation in algorithm development and data architecture, mentoring engineers while ensuring seamless integrati...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $197K *

Elevate AI development by leading a high-performing team to build robust infrastructure for model serving and evaluation, ensuring reliable, self-service capabilities that drive innovation and efficie...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.