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 Cyber Software Engineer
$119K - $187K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity through innovative software design and development. Leverage your expertise in programming and systems analysis to create specialized tools that...
2 weeks ago
Principal Cyber Software Engineer
$119K - $187K *
Develop custom software solutions and tools, ensuring compliance with government standards. Collaborate on design and code reviews while programming in various languages. Engage in troubleshooting and...
2 weeks ago
Principal Cyber Software Engineer
$119K - $187K *
Transform your career as a Principal Cyber Software Engineer, providing innovative software design and development for specialized tools. Collaborate within a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with go...
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Principal Cyber Software Engineer
$119K - $187K *
Innovate custom software solutions for cyber applications, enhancing capabilities through design, development, and performance optimization, ensuring compliance with government standards and procedure...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Drive project success by leading the management, coordination, and delivery of construction projects, ensuring they meet scope, budget, and quality standards while effectively communicating with stake...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Building Engineering Services
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by managing complex projects across diverse sectors, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Lead multidisciplinary teams from conception to completion while enhancing...
1 week ago
Integration Engineering Manager, New Product Development
$127K - $217K *
Transform the future of manufacturing by leading Integration Engineering for new technologies. Drive product readiness, connect business demand with tech strategies, and ensure seamless transitions fr...
5 days ago
Principal Software Engineer, Product Engineering
$165K - $220K *
Join a team that's redefining software engineering by architecting innovative solutions for complex challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to drive digital transformation and enhance pa...
3 days ago
Sr. Software Engineer, Structural
$120K - $145K *
Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...
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Senior Quality Engineering Manager
$120K - $145K *
Reimagine quality leadership in aerospace repair by driving compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability and customer satisfa...
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Lead Software Development Engineer, Consumer Domains
$184K - $250K *
Lead the development of innovative software solutions that enhance customer experiences, guiding a team of engineers through an agile environment while driving best practices and continuous improvemen...
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Senior Engineering Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's delivering innovative critical power solutions. Leverage your project management expertise to lead cross-functional teams, ensuring exceptional results and seamless execution in a d...
4 days ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Commercialization
$196K - $242K *
Lead critical cross-functional programs to enhance fleet management, driving technical execution and operational reliability while navigating complex challenges and aligning stakeholders for successfu...
5 days ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Commercialization
$196K - $242K *
Champion cross-functional programs to enhance fleet management, ensuring seamless execution and operational reliability while navigating complex technical challenges and driving stakeholder alignment...
5 days ago
$150K - $170K *
Lead a dynamic Data team to build reliable data pipelines and analytics. Collaborate across departments to shape strategic initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure data quality, driving impactful res...
4 days ago
Sr Manager, Software Engineering
$150K - $185K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative cloud-native media solutions while managing project-based teams and ensuring quality implementation and production readiness in an evolving technological lands...
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Senior Technical Program Manager
$150K - $200K *
Drive project management and technical oversight for government programs, ensuring effective execution of technology development efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining...
3 days ago
Principal Engineering Project Lead
$120K - $145K *
Champion the development of innovative aerospace and defense technologies, leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget while ensuring alignment with customer expectati...
2 weeks ago
Technical Project Manager II-GSE
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in executing ambitious capital projects for space infrastructure, managing multi-million dollar initiatives from concept to commissioning while ensuring technical excellence and alignm...
4 days ago
Product Engineering - Engineering Manager / Sr. Engineering Manager
$150K - $180K *
Pioneer growth by leading a dynamic team of engineers dedicated to delivering high-quality technical solutions. Shape team culture and optimize processes while collaborating cross-functionally to driv...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Manager, Product Quality Engineering - Bolt
$146K - $194K *
Transform your career by leading a team to ensure product quality and reliability. Collaborate across departments to enhance manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement, impacting nationa...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive project success by managing complex engineering assignments, ensuring quality delivery while fostering client relationships and supporting business development efforts across multiple teams and...
1 week ago
Manager, Design Development Engineering, R&D
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in R&D by leading product development and mentoring engineers. This role emphasizes organizational growth, technical excellence, and collaboration to elevate engi...
1 week ago
$120K - $130K *
Drive the evolution of a cloud platform, enhancing developer experience and automation. Lead cross-functional teams to implement secure, scalable solutions while fostering innovation and operational e...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $130K *
Innovate the future of cloud platforms by leading the design and operation of a secure, scalable infrastructure. Drive automation and enhance developer experience while collaborating with cross-functi...
2 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?
You can browse Principal Engineering Manager listings on Ladders and review each role's responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.