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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$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...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$225K - $265K *

Lead and mentor a diverse team of backend engineers in EDR remediation, transforming insights into actionable product capabilities while managing scope and fostering collaboration across engineering t...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $270K *

Lead the charge in shaping the Platform Engineering team, driving technical excellence and team growth while ensuring reliable delivery and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across enginee...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $270K *

Lead and grow the Platform Engineering team, enhancing reliability and innovation. Collaborate with leadership to scale the organization, ensuring engineers deliver quality solutions while fostering a...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $215K *

Empower a dynamic software engineering team by leading innovative projects, enhancing development processes, and fostering technical talent. Drive collaboration and accountability while shaping the fu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading technology implementation projects in warehouse management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance automation and robotics, ensuring successful delivery and process optim...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

$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

$200K - $400K *

Transform customer experiences by designing and building robust systems for configuring, training, and monitoring AI agents, ensuring usability for non-technical teams while maintaining powerful funct...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

$83K - $166K *

Unlock the potential of cloud infrastructure by leading transformative initiatives that enhance developer productivity and operational efficiency. Drive cross-functional programs that reshape deployme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K *

Accelerate software development by leading a team of engineers, driving technical strategy, and ensuring delivery of scalable, customer-focused solutions with operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

$120K - $145K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team in the development of innovative orthopedic products, ensuring project success through collaboration across functions and effective management of resources f...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$188K - $274K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise data governance by optimizing workflows, establishing data standards, and enhancing supply chain operations through strategic initiatives and collaboration a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $225K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of innovative project management, collaborating with scientists and engineers to drive complex client engagements. Your expertise will ensure successful delivery an...

Redwood City, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K - $225K *

Lead the charge in managing complex client projects, collaborating with scientists and engineers to deliver innovative solutions. Your role ensures clear communication, effective organization, and suc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $170K *

Execute end-to-end digital onboarding of complex AI data center infrastructure, managing cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, stability, and optimization of high-performance systems for p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine how AI transforms business operations by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive impactful projects across Sales, Marketing, and Engineering, ensuring swift delivery and measurable outcome...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Innovate with a dynamic team to drive AI transformation across business functions. Lead engineering efforts, enhance workflows, and deliver impactful solutions while fostering a culture of rapid itera...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining how AI transforms business operations. As the first engineering manager, you'll lead a lean team to build impactful AI solutions, driving measurable outcomes across Sales...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.