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.
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.
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.
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.
Engineering Manager | Terra Platform
$210K - $245K *
Lead the charge in operational excellence and team management for a cloud-native biomedical platform, driving feature delivery, incident response, and technical solutions to empower researchers global...
4 weeks ago
Software Engineer (Technical Leadership) - Central Growth
$175K - $210K *
Innovate and lead the technical vision for large-scale product systems, driving cross-functional initiatives and engineering excellence while mentoring teams to enhance growth and impact across multip...
1 week ago
Software Engineer (Technical Leadership) - Central Growth
$175K - $210K *
Lead the technical vision for large-scale product systems, driving cross-functional initiatives and mentoring engineers to enhance reliability and performance across platforms, ensuring impactful solu...
1 week ago
Software Engineer (Technical Leadership) - Central Growth
$175K - $210K *
Join us to define and drive the technical vision for large-scale product systems, solving complex engineering challenges while mentoring teams and enhancing delivery velocity across the organization...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Architect innovative software solutions for semiconductor test platforms, integrating design and coding with hands-on technical leadership while collaborating with global engineering teams to deliver...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$140K - $231K *
Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver scalable, user-focused platform capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality execution and timely delivery while guiding architect...
Reposted 2 days ago
$127K - $203K *
Champion the development of innovative solutions by leading engineering teams in creating scalable software for sanctions screening. Embrace both technical excellence and effective people management t...
4 weeks ago
Principal Validation Tech Lead / Manager, L4 Driverless Autonomy
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's redefining automotive safety through innovative AI validation strategies. Lead the charge in developing comprehensive testing frameworks and metrics that ensure the reliability of a...
6 days ago
Software Development Manager, AWS Transform
$184K - $250K *
Join a dynamic team to lead software development, drive technical strategy, and mentor engineers. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences while ensuring operational excellence a...
4 days ago
Mechanical Engineering Manager
$130K - $155K *
Lead and mentor a dynamic mechanical engineering team, overseeing complex building projects. Drive design excellence, manage client relationships, and ensure quality deliverables while fostering a col...
5 days ago
Mechanical Engineering Manager
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of mechanical engineering by leading innovative projects, mentoring talent, and ensuring quality design solutions for complex building systems while fostering str...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to lead technical aspects of laser diode products, ensuring quality and performance. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to drive product success and improvements through...
3 weeks ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Google Home
$192K - $278K *
Empower cross-functional teams to drive innovative software solutions, managing complex projects from inception to launch. Utilize technical expertise to enhance product quality and streamline operati...
2 weeks ago
$134K - $241K *
Empower your career by leading project delivery teams to achieve strategic goals, managing scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring quality and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle...
4 days ago
$134K - $241K *
Join a dynamic team as you manage project scope, schedule, and budget while leading a dedicated Project Delivery Team to ensure successful execution across the project lifecycle. Drive excellence in c...
4 days ago
Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Experiences)
$150K - $180K *
Champion a high-performing engineering team to enhance member experiences through innovative features and improvements, ensuring quality delivery and collaboration across Product, Design, and Data Sci...
2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Program Manager
$100K - $150K *
Elevate project execution by leading complex technical programs across engineering, production, and operations. Collaborate with teams to meet technical requirements and customer expectations while dr...
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Senior Technical Program Manager
$100K - $150K *
Innovate and lead complex technical programs, ensuring project execution meets engineering, production, and operational standards while aligning with customer expectations and regulatory requirements...
Reposted yesterday
$130K - $160K *
Unlock potential by leading the data transformation layer, ensuring metric consistency across teams while building a new Data sub-team. Drive strategy, manage costs, and maintain hands-on involvement...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in transforming our data landscape by owning the dbt layer and warehouse. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure metric consistency while building and managing a new Data su...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Lead the transformation layer and warehouse, ensuring metric consistency across teams. Manage a new Data sub-team while driving cost efficiency and implementing robust data practices. Collaborate with...
2 weeks ago
Engineering Department Manager
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to leading a multidisciplinary engineering department, fostering collaboration, and driving project success while mentoring engineers across various disciplines in a dynam...
2 weeks ago
Lead Engineer 1 - Customer Project Engineering
$98K - $164K *
Lead project engineering efforts by coordinating technical activities, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and driving continuous improvement across HRSG projects while serving as the prim...
Yesterday
Lead Engineer 1 - Customer Project Engineering
$98K - $164K *
Join a team that's redefining project engineering excellence by leading HRSG projects, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement through effective technical direction and collaboration w...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing embedded software for power control systems. Manage a skilled team, ensure software quality, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver robust solutions from concept t...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
What is a Principal Engineering Manager?
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?
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?
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.
Where can I find Principal Engineering Manager jobs?
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