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 *

Elevate your career by leading diverse engineering teams to innovate and optimize large-scale infrastructure projects. Drive technical strategy and foster collaboration across multiple teams to enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the Systems Engineering life cycle, collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements and drive projects to completion in a dynamic environment. Utilize your expertise in RF systems to suppo...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $205K *

Lead and empower a skilled engineering team to deliver innovative software solutions. Collaborate across departments to drive technical excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud innovation by leading teams to design, build, and enhance a robust cloud platform. Drive operational excellence, implement cutting-edge observability arch...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex data center projects, fostering collaboration among diverse teams, and driving strategic improvements. Empower your career growth while ensuring safety and quality...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $175K *

Drive project success by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety, and enhancing client collaboration. Leverage your expertise in construction management to tackle challenges and foster strong relations...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $175K *

Lead and optimize project management efforts, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams. Drive strategic improvements and mentor diverse teams to achie...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $175K *

Take ownership of project management for data center construction, ensuring safety, coordinating teams, and driving process improvements while fostering strong relationships with clients and stakehold...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $175K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety, and driving effective communication. Leverage your expertise in construction management to enhance processes and foster strong clien...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of federal software solutions by leveraging your expertise in systems programming, design, and automation. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliver robust...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $270K *

Join a team that's redefining design engineering by leading a talented group of designers and engineers to enhance our design system, ensuring high-quality UI development and seamless integration of d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $270K *

Shape the future of our design system by leading a dynamic team of designers and engineers, driving innovation in UI development, and ensuring high-quality interface standards across products...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer impactful product specifications by transforming concepts into actionable details. Collaborate with product, engineering, and life sciences teams to define product architectures and ensure qu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $166K *

Shape the future of defense technology by leading acquisition support for critical command and control systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making capabilitie...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$207K - $345K *

Lead the charge in scaling a global Travel platform, overseeing a senior engineering team across multiple regions. Drive technical direction, enhance customer experiences, and expand provider integrat...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$207K - $345K *

Optimize developer productivity by leading a team focused on building internal tooling and observability infrastructure to enhance engineering workflows and foster operational excellence across the or...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$210K - $225K *

Empower a diverse engineering team to build and maintain robust infrastructure, ensuring secure, scalable systems that enhance developer productivity and support business growth through strategic lead...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$123K - $229K *

Lead and mentor a high-performing team to drive successful new product introductions, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with business goals through effective project management and cross-functio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $230K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of security products by owning the roadmap, collaborating with engineers and customers, and driving innovation in an early-stage environment. Your expertise will...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a high-performing team to design and optimize data processing systems for autonomous vehicles, balancing operational excellence with innovative cloud architecture and AI/ML integration...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge data processing systems for autonomous vehicles. Lead a high-performing engineering team, driving technical strategy and optimizing cloud infrastructure for ef...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Join us in shaping the future of data-centric platforms by leading a dynamic team of software engineers. Drive innovation, enhance collaboration, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Lead a high-performing team to modernize and enhance AI capabilities in legal research. Drive technical strategy, oversee backend systems, and deliver innovative solutions while navigating ambiguity i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$104K - $156K *

Lead the charge in transforming workforce technology solutions by architecting and implementing scalable systems that integrate seamlessly within a strategic HR ecosystem while mentoring engineering t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in scaling a real-time iGaming platform by managing SRE and Platform Engineering teams, ensuring operational excellence and strategic infrastructure improvements for over 150M players...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.

  • 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.