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.
Principal Active Defense Engineer
$184K - $277K *
Join a team that's redefining threat detection by driving innovation and overseeing complex detection initiatives. Collaborate across functions to enhance security and apply cutting-edge technologies...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$118K - $219K *
Engage in designing and building scalable enterprise software solutions, focusing on cloud-native applications and microservices. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, resilient platforms that e...
2 weeks ago
$118K - $219K *
Unlock your potential as a Lead Software Engineer, driving innovation in scalable enterprise solutions. Collaborate across teams to design secure, resilient APIs and cloud-native applications that enh...
2 weeks ago
Technical Program Manager, Network Infrastructure: Backbone & Capacity Delivery
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in driving complex backbone capacity delivery programs, ensuring alignment across multiple teams to meet evolving AI infrastructure demands. Embrace challenges in a dynamic environment...
4 weeks ago
Principal Product Manager, Agentic Systems
$150K - $180K *
Unlock complex product challenges by leading the development of automated decision systems. Collaborate across teams to translate financial and operational signals into actionable insights, ensuring t...
3 weeks ago
Electrical Engineering Manager
$120K - $145K *
Lead the electronics design team in developing advanced power conversion and embedded systems for aerospace and military applications. Drive innovation, mentor staff, and ensure high-reliability produ...
2 weeks ago
Staff Product Manager, Engineering & Construction
$135K - $160K *
Lead the product vision and execution for engineering and construction domains, driving AI-driven solutions that enhance project workflows and outcomes while collaborating closely with cross-functiona...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Production Engineering Specialty Senior Manager
$170K - $230K *
Champion production excellence by leading multi-site engineering teams to enhance welding and specialty operations for aerospace projects. Drive innovation and efficiency while mentoring talent and en...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Empower your career by leading complex projects in advanced nuclear technology. Drive cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while contributing to innovative reactor development...
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$114K - $203K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in PowerPoint by designing and delivering innovative, secure, and scalable features that enhance user collaboration and creativity on a global scale...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Drive the successful delivery of complex transportation projects across Georgia, overseeing all phases from scope development to construction oversight. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary...
3 weeks ago
Senior Technical Program Manager
$128K - $214K *
Empower cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical programs, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead planning, execution, and stakeholder communication while fostering a collaborative en...
4 days ago
Senior Technical Program Manager - Autonomy
$120K - $145K *
Transform autonomous systems through precise requirements management as a Senior Technical Program Manager. Lead cross-team initiatives, guide agile ceremonies, and ensure technical clarity to drive p...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Drive operational excellence by leading a team in designing and maintaining digital technology infrastructure, ensuring timely project delivery, and fostering collaboration across functions to enhance...
1 week ago
Principal Application Engineer
$140K - $180K *
Unlock your potential by developing engineering specifications for oil and gas projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while supporting procurem...
1 week ago
Silicon Engineering Manager, EMIR and Power Grid, AI/ML
$192K - $278K *
Join a team that shapes the future of AI/ML hardware! Drive development and innovation of cutting-edge power delivery and reliability solutions for advanced silicon technologies, optimizing performanc...
3 weeks ago
Sr Manager, Engineering - Engineer
$267K - $297K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of distributed systems by leading a backend engineering organization. Drive technical excellence, mentor talent, and collaborate with the open source community to...
3 weeks ago
Sr Manager, Engineering - Engineer
$267K - $297K *
Elevate engineering excellence by leading a dynamic team focused on scalable, low-latency backend systems. Drive technical strategy, mentor talent, and collaborate with the open source community to sh...
3 weeks ago
Project Engineering Sr Mgr - L6
$158K - $294K *
Lead the charge in digitizing the C-130J and migrating to Saber 2.0. Collaborate across functions to define data and resource requirements, ensuring integration of cost, schedule, and technical goals...
6 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Systems, Platforms and Devices
$174K - $252K *
Unlock innovative solutions as you develop cutting-edge software technologies, collaborating across teams to enhance user experiences and drive advancements in AI and XR. Your expertise will shape the...
Today
Principal, Software Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Create the future of digital commerce by leading technical architecture, championing AI integration, and driving innovative engineering practices in a high-impact eCommerce platform...
Reposted 6 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of water management by leading projects and driving growth in our water and wastewater practice. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure contracts, mentor staff, and ensure...
Yesterday
$70K - $104K *
Champion customer-driven innovation by leading impactful projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and high-quality...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Collaborate with us to manage complex machine project executions, ensuring alignment with customer needs and company goals. Lead cross-functional teams, mitigate risks, and maintain project schedules...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Engineering Manager/Tech Lead Manager - Runtime Engineering
$150K - $180K *
Drive innovation by leading a team to enhance Spark workloads on Snowflake. Shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure production quality while collaborating across teams to deliver effic...
4 days 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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