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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$175K - $215K *

Join a dynamic team to lead mechanical integration of ruggedized electronics into military platforms. Drive design from concept to production, ensuring compliance with military standards while collabo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion transformative solutions as a Principal Product Manager, driving product vision and strategy. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer-centric development and manage product lifecycles, ma...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $236K *

Join our team to support subsea cable projects, providing technical guidance and leading analyses to ensure quality and cost-effective delivery of marine installations while collaborating with cross-f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $275K *

Transform user experiences by crafting innovative AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges, optimize performance, and deliver impactful features that e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $275K *

Transform user experiences by developing AI-driven features that solve real-world problems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale platforms, optimize algorithms, and deliver impactful softw...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $201K *

Join a team that's innovating the future of customer experience through AI-driven solutions. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you'll lead cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable sy...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team, driving execution and innovation across Secrets and Certificate Management products while ensuring security and reliability in cloud and on-premises enviro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead and develop two analytics teams to deliver impactful data solutions, ensuring quality and security in customer-facing analytics. Drive agile practices and foster a collaborative culture while man...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate innovation by leading engineering teams in cutting-edge web, mobile, and cloud solutions. Collaborate globally to deliver top-tier digital products while implementing strategic project mana...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the technical direction for edge hardware systems, mentoring engineers and driving initiatives that enhance fleet sustainability and multi-vendor integration. Collaborate across teams to ensure o...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate product development by collaborating with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements, manage project scope, and ensure successful outcomes. Lead multiple projects while fostering trust...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI engineering by leading a dynamic group of engineers and Technical Leads. Drive workforce strategy, enhance team capabilities, and ensure sustainable deliver...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion strategic execution in complex low-voltage projects, leading a team to ensure financial success and process improvements while aligning with industry standards and objectives...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$240K - $300K *

Champion the technical vision for a high-traffic domain, guiding modernization and enhancing reliability for customer experiences while driving innovation through AI capabilities and mentoring the eng...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Technical Project Manager, driving software delivery timelines and ensuring seamless project execution with engineering and product teams. Foster strong stakeholder relation...

Toronto, ONRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Manage and optimize engineering operations in a luxury hotel, ensuring compliance with safety standards and efficient maintenance. Lead a diverse team, oversee projects, and enhance guest satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving large-scale silicon development programs, collaborating across engineering and product teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality silicon products from concept to produ...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and develop a team of Engineering Project Managers, driving program direction and maximizing business outcomes through effective stakeholder management and risk assessment across the Data Service...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in enterprise solutions. As a Software Engineering Manager, you'll lead a high-performing team, balancing technical leadership with people management to deliver s...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$262K - $364K *

Collaborate with us to lead a multidisciplinary team in developing cutting-edge AI systems. Drive technical strategy and oversee large-scale projects, ensuring excellence in audio-visual data curation...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of MEP engineering projects, leading a multi-discipline team through design, construction, and commissioning phases while ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in software development strategy, ensuring systems are effective and user-friendly. Manage cross-functional teams, drive project success, and implement operational policies to adapt to...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team of engineers to develop innovative software solutions across diverse technologies, enhancing systems for data processing, AI, and real-time analytics while fostering collaboration...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by developing scalable Python microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design secure, reliable systems while leveraging tools like...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the successful execution of technical programs, managing R&D and manufacturing activities to meet customer specifications and delivery timelines while ensuring accountability and continuous impr...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.