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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$250K - $300K *

Accelerate progress at a forward-thinking company by leading a dynamic engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence while delivering innovative product features and driving technical growth. Co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading, mentoring, and building a high-performance team while driving innovative product features and ensuring quality execution...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $263K *

Reimagine risk management by leading cross-functional programs that drive strategic initiatives, enhance operational excellence, and leverage AI tools to optimize delivery and outcomes across global t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead engineering efforts in AI server repair, driving process improvements and technical excellence while managing a multidisciplinary group of engineers to enhance operational...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$289K *

Drive the engineering vision by leading diverse software projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery through strategic planning and technical excellence in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$138K - $165K *

Empower a high-performing RF hardware engineering team to deliver innovative, manufacturable electronics for advanced communication systems, ensuring technical excellence and timely production across...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$218K - $266K *

Drive the development of high-performance RF hardware by leading a skilled team, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery from design to production while fostering a culture of engineering ri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion a unified customer experience by owning the console product, setting standards, and ensuring seamless integration across services. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance usability for both...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $190K *

Transform your career by owning the customer-facing console, ensuring a seamless experience across diverse cloud services. Collaborate with teams to set standards, define user interactions, and drive...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$272K - $431K *

Transform the future of graphics by leading a technical team focused on advancing APIs and platforms. Drive innovation in console graphics and compute-based solutions while mentoring engineers to deli...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $255K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of a digital engineering platform, ensuring a seamless flow of product data across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing while building and mentoring...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $270K *

Empower innovation by leading the development of a digital engineering platform, ensuring a seamless flow of product data across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing. Build and mentor a high-p...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$236K - $296K *

Join a team that's redefining customer engagement by tackling complex enterprise accounts. You'll lead technical success initiatives, collaborate with engineers, and influence key stakeholders to driv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$236K - $296K *

Innovate by defining technical success for complex enterprise accounts. Collaborate with engineers and executives to navigate challenges, establish trust, and drive impactful outcomes in a dynamic, cu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$213K - $266K *

Elevate your career by tackling complex enterprise accounts, defining technical success, and leading a squad of engineers to drive impactful solutions. You'll navigate challenges, build trust, and inf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$213K - $266K *

Drive technical success on complex enterprise accounts, crafting tailored solutions and managing relationships with key stakeholders. Collaborate with engineers to navigate challenges and ensure impac...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K *

Drive strategic digital transformation initiatives across multiple business units, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business outcomes and...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $236K *

Drive the evolution of AI data processing platforms, bridging technical and business realms to launch innovative products that enhance multimodal data integration and support next-gen AI applications...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in geotechnical engineering. Oversee projects, mentor staff, and drive business growth while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Enjoy ample...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams through the New Product Development Process. Drive success in a global environment while mentoring others and ensuring project goals align with cu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading complex initiatives and enhancing cloud-native systems. Drive architectural decisions while mentoring teams to deliver secure, scalable application...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Empower a dynamic team of software engineers to innovate and deliver impactful tech solutions, collaborating with cross-functional partners to enhance pediatric healthcare for children with special ne...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$197K - $240K *

Join us to define and own the product strategy for Wallets, shaping the future of stablecoin and payment solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive customer adoption and business impact through inno...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$174K - $252K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to enhance and scale critical storage systems, optimizing performance and reliability across Google's vast infrastructure while driving impactful solutions in distribute...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $198K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in HVAC engineering by leading product evolution and mentoring talent. You'll tackle complex challenges, enhance product performance, and ensure quality standards...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.

  • Where can I find Principal Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    You can browse Principal Engineering Manager listings on Ladders and review each role's responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.