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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$192K - $278K *

Join a dynamic team to lead software development programs, enhancing quality and efficiency for innovative data center products. Drive cross-functional collaboration and process improvements while man...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $270K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional initiatives in financial systems automation and product development. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll drive technical architecture and standards, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$154K - $260K *

Transform edge AI solutions by leading a talented engineering team. Drive the strategy for embedded systems and machine learning, ensuring impactful deployment of intelligent safety features for real...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer a high-performing team in Development Engineering, driving product innovation and continuous improvement for the waterpark industry. Lead projects from concept to commercialization while foste...

Richmond, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Deliver impactful solutions by owning the full development life cycle and managing complex projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure timely delivery and robust t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading innovative projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive engineering excellence and shape the future of cutting-edge...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $250K *

Drive detection and response initiatives in a dynamic corporate environment, enhancing security posture through hands-on engagement with SIEM, incident management, and proactive threat hunting to safe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$174K - $261K *

Optimize lab planning and strategy across the Americas, transforming complex engineering demands into actionable portfolio plans while ensuring timely and effective execution through cross-functional...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $180K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex software development initiatives, driving Agile sprint teams, and ensuring seamless integration of web services and databases to meet organizational goals while e...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $240K *

Shape the future of loyalty by leading the technical execution and innovation of AI-powered features in a rapidly evolving product landscape, driving cross-functional initiatives with a focus on archi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $155K *

Transform program management by leading complex Microwave Amplification initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, drive continuous improvement, and foster strong...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion the evolution of a dynamic PMO, driving strategic growth and operational excellence. Lead transformation initiatives, enhance delivery practices, and foster cross-functional collaboration to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in autonomous construction machinery. Play a key role in shaping processes and managing critical programs that bridge engineering, commercial, and operations for...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$156K - $235K *

Lead the charge in architecting enterprise-scale AI platforms that elevate quality engineering through intelligent automation and internal tools, defining strategy and driving cross-functional collabo...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$195K - $323K *

Lead the development and delivery of secure software solutions, driving innovation and strategic decisions across departments while ensuring compliance and quality standards in a dynamic financial ser...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $252K *

Join a dynamic team to build innovative full stack solutions that integrate AI into HR and Finance workflows. Collaborate across disciplines to create scalable, reliable systems that enhance user expe...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$168K - $252K *

Join a dynamic team to build innovative AI-driven solutions that enhance HR and Finance workflows. Collaborate across disciplines to create scalable, user-friendly products that simplify complex proce...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$183K - $260K *

Join a team that's redefining the digital landscape by leading engineering efforts. You'll drive technical strategy, mentor talent, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating with cross-fun...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the Edge Networking team, owning traffic configuration and observability. Shape practices and standards while evolving the ingress layer for reliability and self-service. Drive performance and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $230K *

Help us shape the future by developing onboard systems for energy-producing devices. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data reliability and optimize software for marine environments, ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $215K *

Transform the device experience by leading a new software team, guiding technical direction, and fostering a culture of growth and accountability while delivering seamless member interactions with WHO...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $277K *

Lead the development of systems and tools for infrastructure capacity planning and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation and drive measurable savings whil...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $187K *

Pioneer innovative Digital Engineering solutions by leading the integration of Model-Based Systems Engineering and AI/ML methodologies, driving modernization efforts across complex Naval Nuclear Labor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $240K *

Shape innovative hardware solutions by leading the full product lifecycle for advanced metrology instruments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, prototype, and release cutting-edge mec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of product strategy and execution, driving innovation in code transformation across diverse technical domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for...

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2 weeks 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.