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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$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead a high-performing engineering team to optimize Spark workloads on Snowflake. Drive architectural decisions, enhance performance, and ensure production quality while mentoring engineers and collab...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of enterprise engineering by scaling revenue over 10x, building a top-tier team, and ensuring quality technical direction. Drive innovative solutions that meet the demands of large or...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI-driven platforms. Lead engineering efforts, manage a talented team, and drive technical excellence while ensuring scalable solutions meet organizational nee...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the Content & Data Pipeline, overseeing architecture, team management, and stakeholder alignment while enhancing content delivery and quality across scholarly publications...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$195K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading software engineering teams to enhance People operations. Drive innovation in HRIS, payroll, and employee lifecycle systems while ensuring data accuracy and scalability i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Deliver innovative solutions by leading manufacturing engineering functions, enhancing productivity and operational performance while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement across cr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion the mechanical design program for a cutting-edge wearable, overseeing part release, tooling, and validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and quality, whi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$207K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering teams across diverse locations to manage large-scale infrastructure projects. Your technical and leadership expertise will ensure the reliability and performanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $155K *

Lead the charge in deploying cutting-edge electronic hardware for wind turbine fleets, managing a dynamic team while ensuring project success through effective planning, quality assurance, and stakeho...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in product design and engineering, overseeing a team to create custom trailers. Collaborate with manufacturing and sales to ensure quality and efficiency while driving innovation and t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Explore a pivotal leadership role driving project delivery and portfolio management for mission-critical space defense initiatives, ensuring successful execution and collaboration across multidiscipli...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $210K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI/ML and cloud modernization. Lead technical projects, engage stakeholders, and ensure operational success across dynamic initiatives for Intelligence Communi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Manage and execute technical projects focused on AI/ML, cloud modernization, and data management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes in a fas...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $232K *

Drive program success by managing cost, schedule, and technical performance while fostering customer relationships and leading agile software development initiatives from inception to completion...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.