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 *

Transform the future of computing by leading a team of software engineers in optimizing Linux kernel components, driving architectural design, and fostering a high-performance culture across multiple...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Engage in the fast-paced world of pilot manufacturing, driving process development and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely production of innovative energy solutions. Your expertise will he...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team to drive innovative mobile payment solutions. Oversee technical direction, foster leadership, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating across f...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$177K - $239K *

Deliver impactful hardware component initiatives by leading cross-organizational teams through the entire lifecycle, from design to manufacturing and sustainment, ensuring optimal performance and supp...

5 days ago

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

$148K - $303K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing engineering team, tackling complex technical challenges, and driving impactful projects. Collaborate closely with product leaders to translate prioritie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals while coaching a talented project team to success...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$176K - $242K *

Elevate team performance by leading Test Engineering managers, ensuring alignment with company objectives, and driving high-quality results through effective people leadership and strategic planning...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$148K - $201K *

Lead the charge in managing complex networking projects, driving innovative solutions and ensuring seamless delivery of infrastructure upgrades across global data centers while collaborating with cros...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $215K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a dynamic embedded engineering team, driving firmware development for next-gen wearables from prototype to production while ensuring high standards and collabo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$158K - $295K *

Unlock innovative solutions by leading technical teams to develop user-focused products. Drive AI strategy, foster continuous learning, and ensure technical governance while solving complex challenges...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$158K - $295K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of innovative AI-driven tax and accounting solutions. Drive technical direction, mentor engineers, and shape the future of scalable, resilient software e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$201K - $263K *

Lead a globally distributed engineering team to architect and scale enterprise-level Go-To-Market systems, ensuring seamless integration across Salesforce and other platforms while fostering a culture...

Austin, TXRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $270K *

Drive the technical direction for security in a high-scale, customer-facing API environment. Lead architecture for access decisions, ensuring clarity and performance while collaborating across teams t...

1 week ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Pioneer the future of engineering leadership by guiding global teams to deliver resilient, high-performance platforms that enhance index management and operational workflows while fostering a culture...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $200K *

Lead and inspire a software development team to design, implement, and support critical applications and systems, ensuring operational excellence and driving innovation in manufacturing technologies a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$225K - $265K *

Lead the charge in shaping robust data infrastructure that empowers teams across the organization. Drive strategy, foster innovation, and elevate team performance while ensuring reliable, high-quality...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$225K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a transformative data engineering team focused on building robust, high-performance data platforms. Drive innovation, foster a culture of learning, and ensure impactful out...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of platform engineering by leading a diverse group of engineers to build secure, self-service solutions that enhance developer experience and operational excellen...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Shape the future of data center infrastructure by leading a team of engineers to develop custom firmware and system software for next-gen silicon platforms, driving innovation and optimizing performan...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$192K - $278K *

Champion complex, multi-disciplinary projects by leveraging technical expertise to drive cross-functional collaboration, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of innovative networking solutions tha...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $224K *

Help us lead and develop a senior Cloud Engineering team focused on operational excellence, infrastructure stability, and impactful migration programs that drive growth and efficiency within our cloud...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $317K *

Lead the charge in transforming technology operations for global scalability and efficiency. Direct key strategic initiatives, foster collaboration, and ensure operational excellence across cloud and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$186K - $269K *

Champion a high-performing team to design and build scalable data infrastructure, driving data strategy and governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex data needs into actionable in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in defining engineering strategies and managing dynamic ML teams. Drive impactful solutions that safeguard users on a global scale, ensuring safety and integrity across platforms while...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Advance your career by leading multi-disciplinary teams to develop AI-driven solutions that ensure safety and integrity across platforms, tackling complex challenges while fostering a culture of innov...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.

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