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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving software and firmware delivery for regulated instrumentation. This role requires technical leadership to manage cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely execution of...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of EOIS technology by managing innovative projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements while fostering collaboration across teams to drive program success and explore new...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$169K - $237K *

Champion the execution of a pivotal security initiative, collaborating across teams to enhance product resilience and security. Drive strategic direction, manage program transparency, and engage with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$169K - $237K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and execution of a pivotal security initiative. Collaborate across teams to enhance product resilience and security, ensuring transparency and alignment in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$169K - $237K *

Shape the future of security by leading the Resilient Infrastructure program, collaborating across teams to enhance Cisco's security posture and drive strategic initiatives in a dynamic, executive-fac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$169K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of a pivotal security initiative, collaborating across teams to enhance product resilience and security posture while ensuring transparency and a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$169K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of a pivotal security initiative, collaborating across teams to enhance product resilience and security posture while ensuring transparency and a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$180K - $220K *

Engage across teams to drive engineering excellence and influence strategic direction. Mentor peers, adopt AI for efficient technologies, and shape impactful solutions while fostering innovation and d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$167K - $222K *

Drive the execution and success of customer deployments by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, and fostering strong client relationships to deliver innovative...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $175K *

Pioneer complex product strategies as a key technical leader. Oversee client engagements, bridge business goals with technical solutions, and mentor teams to deliver innovative, AI-driven results for...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $173K *

Join our dynamic team to lead civil engineering projects, drive growth, and foster client relationships while managing a dedicated group. Your leadership will inspire excellence and innovation within...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$229K - $299K *

Lead transformative strategic programs, bridging teams to solve complex challenges. Drive impactful outcomes across cross-functional partnerships and elevate program management through clarity and mea...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $235K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building high-performance game software and systems. Leverage your expertise in C++ and game development to create engaging experiences while collaborating with designe...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure, scalable network infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and security while driving project...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure, scalable network solutions. Leverage your expertise in networking technologies to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-fun...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$192K - $278K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of trust and safety in AI. As a strategic leader, you'll drive critical initiatives, manage a global portfolio, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $265K *

Elevate your career by leading systems engineering for a critical USAF Electronic Warfare program. Manage a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring technical integration and successful execution of engineer...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $227K *

Lead the charge in building and maintaining a robust on-prem Kubernetes platform, ensuring operational excellence and software innovation while collaborating closely with engineering teams to deliver...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $227K *

Shape the future of on-prem Kubernetes platforms by owning provisioning tools and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust solutions while managing infrastructure and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $201K *

Elevate your career by leading complex technical programs across network services, ensuring security, availability, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excell...

5 days ago

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

$307K - $427K *

Manage the technical direction and roadmap for a transformative Hybrid Cloud Environment, leading engineering teams to create secure, automated cloud infrastructures that streamline developer interact...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $306K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to develop network control software for AI infrastructure, ensuring reliable, scalable operations while driving innovation and team growth in a f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing complex technical programs from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering collaboration across teams and reporting to senior manageme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our last-mile delivery ecosystem by overseeing the Drive360 platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that boost operational effici...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Empower customer-focused solutions by leveraging your engineering expertise. Collaborate closely with product management to understand user needs, build impactful software, and drive meaningful outcom...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.