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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$110K - $130K *

Explore new horizons in project management, overseeing complex oil & gas projects. Lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure quality delivery while collaborating with clients and stakeholders to drive su...

2 weeks ago

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

$179K - $243K *

Champion the development of a central hardware support function, leading multiple teams to enhance the reliability and maintainability of the world's largest robotics fleet while driving strategic ini...

1 week ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Innovate your career by leading large-scale data center programs, driving end-to-end delivery from site selection to operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastru...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate program execution by managing projects, driving collaboration, and leveraging AI tools to enhance data center operations. Harness your expertise to solve complex challenges and deliver impactf...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $158K *

Drive impactful capital projects and process improvements across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with leadership and teams to enhance equipment and operational efficiency while managing multi-million...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$295K - $345K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative service management tools that empower engineers to build, test, and deploy software efficiently, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape the f...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead and grow a dynamic team of engineers to build and enhance AI agents. Drive innovation in agent architecture, ensuring quality and compliance in a fast-paced environment while fostering a culture...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape your career by leading engineering teams in hybrid cloud architecture and DevSecOps. Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance in complex federal environments while fostering collaborat...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead engineering initiatives in hybrid cloud architecture and data center operations. Drive continuous improvement and compliance in federal environments while managing high-performing teams and techn...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career as you lead a high-performing aviation engineering team, driving project delivery and business development across nationwide aviation initiatives while collaborating with architect...

4 days ago

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

$190K - $205K *

Drive strategic technical planning and project governance across complex network initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and align with organizational...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $215K *

Shape the future of power electronics by leading a dynamic team to innovate spacecraft power systems. Collaborate across disciplines to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge power solutions for...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$173K - $230K *

Lead the charge in defining cloud engineering strategy and architecture standards. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions while guiding critical decis...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading technical solutions for airborne ISR systems. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage project budgets, and drive innovation in sensor integration while ensuring mission align...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex inertial navigation projects, bridging engineering and operations, and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical systems with precision and ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$173K - $230K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud engineering initiatives that define architecture standards and drive scalable, secure solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance cloud migration and operational e...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead engineering proposals and manage multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality deliverables while aligning with client requirements and pro...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$177K - $239K *

Drive the end-to-end technical delivery of a cutting-edge advertising program, orchestrating cross-functional dependencies to achieve key milestones and enhance advertiser engagement through innovativ...

1 week ago

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

$122K - $162K *

Drive growth and excellence in Ground Engineering by leading a high-performing team, managing diverse projects, and fostering a culture of safety and inclusion. Shape the future of geotechnical servic...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $162K *

Drive the success of a high-performing Ground Engineering team, combining leadership and geotechnical expertise to enhance project delivery and client relationships across diverse infrastructure secto...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $162K *

Lead the charge in advancing geotechnical services by managing a high-performing team, driving growth, and ensuring project success across diverse infrastructure sectors while fostering an inclusive c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Empower the development of cutting-edge user experiences and internal tools for a transformative AI platform, while leading a talented software engineering team in a collaborative, fast-paced environm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $224K *

Champion the evolution of developer tooling and CI/CD pipelines, leading a global team to enhance operational efficiency and drive platform modernization for a multi-tenant SaaS environment, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of avionics systems by leading software development initiatives. You'll manage a talented group of engineers, ensuring project success from inception to completio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$161K - $241K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineering efforts, manage talent, and drive project success in a fast-paced environment. Leverage your expertise to ensure program performance while adhering to techn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.