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 - $150K *

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

3 weeks ago

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of software development by solving complex problems, designing robust applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance product features while mainta...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous vehicle software. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll lead high-impact initiatives, define technical roadmaps, and enhance platform reliability...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of autonomous driving by leading a high-impact engineering team, driving software integration on customer hardware, and enhancing our AI capabilities in the US market through innovati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team to advance autonomous driving technology. Drive software integration on customer hardware, ensuring reliable performance across diverse syste...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$119K - $221K *

Champion innovation by developing cutting-edge simulation algorithms for robotics, focusing on many-body dynamics and finite element analysis, while validating performance on real-world hardware appli...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Transform water management solutions by leading design teams in municipal projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success while enhancing client relationships and driving strategic g...

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $190K *

Engage in leading project delivery for water and wastewater initiatives, collaborating with teams to achieve client objectives while driving strategic growth in West Florida's municipal markets. Foste...

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $190K *

Lead and manage project delivery in the municipal water sector, collaborating with teams to achieve client objectives. Drive strategic growth initiatives while ensuring quality and compliance in water...

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$270K - $320K *

Transform financial systems by leading a high-impact engineering team to enhance data integrity and operational excellence, driving measurable business outcomes and fostering a culture of innovation a...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$264K - $350K *

Architect end-to-end embedded software solutions for satellite systems. Lead multi-disciplinary teams, drive innovation, and ensure high reliability in mission-critical environments while managing sof...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$192K - $278K *

Shape the future of developer knowledge by driving product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance AI integration and improve user experiences, ensuring impactful so...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $223K *

Drive innovation in software engineering by leading diverse teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance product value while fostering a culture of excellence and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$203K - $275K *

Champion innovative advertising solutions by leading technical roadmaps and cross-functional initiatives. Drive generative AI capabilities and scalable strategies that enhance audience engagement acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$193K - $285K *

Take ownership of a global merchant data platform, guiding a team of engineers in architecture, design, and technical direction while enhancing platform reliability and efficiency across multiple busi...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence by leading engineering, data, and AI teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate strategic goals into actionable plans, ensuring high-quality project delivery and te...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Drive hardware development programs from concept to completion, ensuring seamless transitions between phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize schedules, manage risks, and deliver i...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of innovative product development, leading a team to create professional rescue equipment from concept to launch while ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction through cross...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation and excellence as you lead complex software releases and AI integration, collaborating with global teams to ensure zero-downtime reliability and optimal performance across our enterpr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by managing complex SAP S/4 projects, driving innovative solutions, and collaborating with business users to enhance financial systems in a dynamic environment. Join a team dedic...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform technical architecture by leading and developing a team of Solution Architects. Ensure effective resource allocation, remove roadblocks, and foster collaboration while navigating evolving so...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $185K *

Join as a Principal Engineer to lead mechanical engineering for data center projects. Drive innovation, solve complex challenges, and mentor teams while influencing cross-functional initiatives and en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$274K - $302K *

Drive the delivery of innovative software solutions across multiple platforms, leading technical roadmaps and enhancing infrastructure to support high-volume applications and improve operational effic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.