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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$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing complex engineering projects, ensuring quality and budget goals are met while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful inf...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Empower your career by leading critical engineering projects, ensuring timely execution and collaboration across teams. Drive innovation and establish foundational processes for large-scale initiative...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$290K - $500K+*

Drive your career with innovative AI systems engineering! Lead critical architectural initiatives for inference, post-training, and evaluation platforms, impacting thousands of engineers. Your experti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $171K *

Transform complex software integration and testing processes by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless collaboration, and driving best practices in a dynamic environment. Elevate system per...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $210K *

Shape the future of engineering by leading a small, talented team to scale a security platform. Embrace a hands-on role balancing coding and mentoring as you develop robust practices and foster a dyna...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$290K - $500K+*

Unlock your potential by leading AI inference and post-training strategies. Drive architectural initiatives and set engineering standards to support a high-performing team while shaping the future of...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$290K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in defining and executing the technical roadmap for AI inference and post-training, influencing architectural standards for multiple engineering teams and shaping the future of AI syst...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$290K - $500K+*

Shape the future of AI systems by leading inference and post-training strategies, defining multi-year roadmaps and setting engineering standards. Collaborate with teams to elevate performance and arch...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading diverse project teams to deliver exceptional enterprise banking solutions. Utilize your expertise in project management to drive success, engage stakeholders, and ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Explore the future of enterprise banking by leading project teams to deliver innovative solutions. Utilize your expertise in project management to drive success, engage stakeholders, and ensure projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of project management by leading technology initiatives, ensuring optimal performance, and achieving organizational goals through strategic planning and communication with stakeholder...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Advance the future of systems engineering by leading complex Navy combat system initiatives. Engage in strategic planning, technical documentation, and program management while ensuring adherence to D...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $222K *

Drive innovation by building trusted relationships with C-level executives, designing strategies, and optimizing cloud solutions to enhance business growth and client success across the Google ecosyst...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your leadership potential by guiding product engineers in creating exceptional developer experiences. This role blends technical expertise and product vision, enabling you to drive impactful in...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform IT project delivery by leading complex initiatives across infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution, risk management, a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in aerospace by leading complex hardware and software integration projects. You'll manage end-to-end program execution, ensuring seamless collaboration across eng...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Drive a fullstack engineering team to enhance enterprise capabilities, collaborating with Product and Design to align technical strategies with customer needs, while ensuring high standards in securit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Serve as the Engineering Lead for complex multi-disciplinary projects, overseeing the full lifecycle from design to commissioning, ensuring safe and cost-effective delivery of utility-scale power gene...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Transform project management efficiency by executing best practices across diverse industries, ensuring high-quality service delivery, financial targets, and customer satisfaction through effective co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $210K *

Drive innovation in plugin ecosystems by leading technical initiatives, enhancing user experiences, and collaborating across teams to build reliable, intuitive systems that empower developers and user...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $308K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leading the development and architecture of scalable enterprise-grade software. Collaborate across teams to enhance product features, ensuring performance, security, an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $240K *

Lead the charge in managing a deployment team as we expand our global HPC and AI infrastructure. Drive automation, deliver projects on time, and ensure high-quality execution at scale while fostering...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Lead a high-performing deployment team overseeing global network build-outs. Drive automation, manage vendor performance, and contribute to strategic execution ensuring on-time delivery at scale while...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Champion the execution of global deployment strategies, leading a high-performing team of engineers while driving automation and delivery excellence to ensure seamless network build-outs in a rapidly...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and execute software and firmware delivery plans for regulated instrumentation, ensuring alignment with product requirements and regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional t...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.