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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$190K - $210K *

Champion the design and development of scalable AI/ML-powered search services, leveraging cloud technologies and microservices to drive innovation and efficiency in data processing and storage solutio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $210K *

Transform our network operations by leading program management efforts. Drive accountability, streamline task tracking, and enhance communication across teams and vendors to ensure timely delivery of...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$187K - $253K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative solutions for advanced model serving, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while collaborating with teams to drive technical excellence and future inf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable cloud-based software solutions. Drive innovation in microservices architecture while mentoring a talented team in a collaborative, fa...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Partner with us to drive innovation as a technical leader, mentoring engineers and shaping the long-term strategy for high-quality software solutions while tackling complex challenges in a collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $170K *

Champion the development of a global Manager Program, balancing strategy and execution. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance manager capabilities, ensuring alignment with company goals and foste...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $195K *

Lead the development of a global Manager Development Program, balancing strategy and execution. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance manager capabilities, ensuring alignment with company goals a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $195K *

Shape a global Manager Development Program by designing, facilitating, and iterating on learning experiences that align with company strategy, ensuring leaders are equipped for rapid growth and operat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize fleet reliability and maintenance effectiveness by transforming data into actionable insights, leading cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$159K - $239K *

Accelerate program execution by managing software deliverables across multimedia technologies and SoC platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, optimize schedules, and dr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of a fully distributed engineering team, driving delivery, quality, and growth while fostering a culture of communication and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead a distributed engineering team to deliver high-quality software solutions. Foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive bus...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $300K *

Transform the future of AI by leading a dynamic engineering team to develop innovative AI-driven systems and distributed architectures, ensuring seamless integration of cloud intelligence with real-wo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $251K *

Drive innovation by leading a team in the design and development of next-gen avionics software, ensuring compliance with civil certification standards while managing project scope, schedule, and budge...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$151K - $204K *

Optimize product strategies by collaborating across teams to define impactful solutions for configuration services, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical capabilities while driving s...

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and strategic execution across diverse product initiatives while ensuring robust, scalable solutions and effective mentorship for engine...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$272K - $431K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud-native technologies by managing innovative engineering efforts in container orchestration and GPU acceleration, ensuring seamless integration across platforms while...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$272K - $431K *

Transform the future of cloud-native technologies by leading a dynamic team focused on GPU-accelerated applications, container orchestration, and innovative software solutions in a fast-paced environm...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$272K - $431K *

Empower a dynamic team to innovate GPU-accelerated applications using cutting-edge container technologies. Lead engineering efforts in Kubernetes and Confidential Containers, ensuring seamless integra...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$272K - $431K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading a dynamic team focused on GPU-accelerated applications and Cloud Native technologies, ensuring seamless integration across engineering teams while tac...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$272K - $431K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team focused on innovative GPU-accelerated solutions. Drive the development of cutting-edge container technologies while collaborating across engineering teams...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$272K - $431K *

Lead a dynamic team to innovate GPU-accelerated applications using Container technologies, ensuring seamless integration across engineering teams while managing evolving priorities in a fast-paced env...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $200K *

Join a dynamic fintech team to build impactful backend features that enhance user financial wellbeing. Collaborate on product development, API integrations, and performance evaluation to deliver relia...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $150K *

Lead innovative water resource projects, enhancing your engineering expertise through collaboration on diverse, multi-discipline initiatives that shape the future of transportation infrastructure...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $230K *

Drive cross-organizational programs that integrate AI workflows with hardware development. Lead complex projects from inception to deployment, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing ope...

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  •   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.

  • Where can I find Principal Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    You can browse Principal Engineering Manager listings on Ladders and review each role's responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.