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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$207K - $300K *

Lead and optimize a team of software engineers to develop innovative storage solutions, ensuring high-quality deliverables and effective project management across multiple teams and locations, while d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $216K *

Join a team that enhances mechanical systems, driving innovation and efficiency in engineering solutions. You'll solve complex challenges, oversee documentation, and integrate advancements into produc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$295K - $345K *

Elevate your career by leading the Observability team to enhance AI/ML monitoring solutions. Drive project execution, architect scalable systems, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring top-notch p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$229K - $258K *

Empower a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative security tools. Own product development from roadmap to rollout, fostering collaboration and driving results in a fast-paced environment focuse...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $213K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead software engineering efforts, driving innovation in aerospace technology. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, mentor engineers, and ensure timely delivery of high-qua...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Lead and innovate within a high-impact engineering team, driving automation and transparency in customer assessments. Foster a culture of accountability while collaborating cross-functionally to deliv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $185K *

Drive the success of complex cross-functional projects, ensuring strategic alignment and efficient execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance workflows, manage audits, and integrate innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in defining and delivering Babel Street's API-first platform strategy, ensuring seamless integration of AI and developer workflows while driving innovation in context-aware services an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join us to lead the API and MCP platform strategy, driving innovation in AI-native systems. This senior role combines hands-on engineering with strategic oversight, shaping the future of our platform...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $175K *

Join a strategic team as you oversee complex web projects, drive digital initiatives, and promote best practices, all while collaborating across functions. Make a real-world impact while shaping the f...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive billing accuracy and reliability as you lead a growing engineering team. Collaborate with Finance and Product to shape the roadmap for usage-based billing systems, ensuring customer trust and se...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the evolution of our billing systems by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive strategy, ensure accuracy, and collaborate across departments to enhance customer trust as we scale our usage...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $220K *

Champion innovation as a Principal Software Engineer, driving the development of cutting-edge software applications in a collaborative environment. Lead architectural strategies and mentor talent to e...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading security program initiatives that enhance engineering standards and practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize security capabilities and ensure consis...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading key initiatives, architecting scalable services, and designing data-intensive applications in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$214K - $295K *

Pioneer the development of innovative user experiences across platforms, harnessing deep technical expertise and leadership to enhance product design. Collaborate broadly to drive operational excellen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $124K *

Drive full life-cycle project management for complex power systems projects, ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction while collaborating with diverse teams and mentoring staff. Travel regi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team to innovate and implement cutting-edge AI solutions in digital marketing. Drive impactful projects, manage complex data integrations, and shape the future of...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional initiatives that shape the technical vision for large-scale product systems. Collaborate with engineering, legal, and policy teams to ensure compliance...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's committed to advancing engineering solutions in mining. The role encompasses project management, technical oversight, and collaboration across disciplines, driving innovative approa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $210K *

Pioneer the intersection of engineering and compliance, driving technical vision and standards for privacy across large-scale systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-makin...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $200K *

Drive the technical vision for large-scale product systems, ensuring privacy compliance while enhancing engineering excellence. Collaborate across teams to solve complex challenges and mentor engineer...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of privacy engineering by driving technical vision and standards across large-scale systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges while ensuring complia...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative care discovery solutions by leading a dynamic engineering team. Collaborate across functions to enhance user experiences, streamline workflows, and drive measurable outcomes in hea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$350K - $500K *

Transform financial systems by leading engineering for critical clearing, payments, and risk initiatives. Drive the Futures Commission Merchant build while managing a team of senior engineers to ensur...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.