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.
Software Engineering Manager, Kernel Development
$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
Senior Technical Program Manager, Vancouver Pilot Manufacturing
$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
$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...
3 weeks ago
Principal Tech Program Manager, AWS Hardware Engineering Services
$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
$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
$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
$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
Senior Technical Program Manager, Network Engineering
$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
$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
$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
$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
Senior Engineering Manager, GTM Systems (SalesTech)
$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...
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Principal Software Development Engineer
$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
Senior Engineering Manager, Index Operational Tooling
$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
$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
Senior Engineering Manager, Data Platform
$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...
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Senior Engineering Manager, Data Platform
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
Manager, Software Engineering (Platform Engineering)
$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...
1 week ago
Software Engineer Manager, Embedded Systems/Firmware
$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...
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Senior Technical Program Manager, Google Networking Technologies
$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
Engineering Manager, Cloud Engineering
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Platform Engineering Manager Senior
$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
$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
$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
$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
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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