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.
$250K - $275K *
Lead the charge in creating a cutting-edge Banking as a Service platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to define strategies, prioritize roadmaps, and mentor product managers while driving innovative...
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$250K - $275K *
Drive the transformation of banking by guiding product strategies for an innovative Banking as a Service platform, ensuring alignment across teams to deliver impactful financial solutions...
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$250K - $275K *
Partner with us to drive innovation in our Banking as a Service platform. Use analytical skills and first principles thinking to build user-centric products that transform financial services, collabor...
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$80K - $95K *
Transform project management by overseeing engineering initiatives, ensuring timely completion within budget. Collaborate with teams, manage resources, and communicate effectively to deliver exception...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing environmental engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Oversee resource management, project scheduling, and client communication while prom...
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$85K - $100K *
Manage and oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Lead teams, troubleshoot issues, and communicate progress to clients while maintaining safety and quality s...
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$88K - $105K *
Manage and oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Lead teams, resolve operational issues, and communicate progress to clients while maintaining safety and qu...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive your career by managing environmental engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Collaborate with clients, oversee resources, and lead safety efforts while promoti...
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$80K - $95K *
Empower your career by managing environmental engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Collaborate with clients, lead safety efforts, and drive operational excellence...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing engineering projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and upholding safety and quality standards while meeting client expectations and coor...
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Senior Manager, Software Engineering
$138K - $165K *
Shape the future of product innovation by leading engineering teams to build transformative technology experiences. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to define strategic roadmaps and deliver impac...
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Software Engineer (Technical Leadership) - Central Security
$175K - $210K *
Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to enhance security through AI/ML innovations. Drive technical direction, mentor stakeholders, and shape the future of secure technology across diver...
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$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic Engineering team, driving innovation in manufacturing processes, and collaborating across departments to enhance product development and operational efficiency...
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Principal Product Manager, Scaled Content Systems
$500K+*
Lead the transformation of media ingestion and distribution systems, driving automated, AI-powered workflows that enhance efficiency and accelerate content delivery to a global audience. Collaborate a...
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Manager, Software Engineering - Growth Platform
$258K - $376K *
Join as the inaugural engineering manager to shape and lead the Growth Platform. Collaborate across teams, drive impact through innovative capabilities, and guide architectural decisions while fosteri...
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Engineering Project Manager (SEG, San Diego, CA)
$140K - $224K *
Join a dynamic team to manage complex projects across global regions, ensuring seamless integration and communication while applying best practices in project management to drive customer success and...
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Systems Engineering Ground Test - Production and Deployment Test Manager
$145K - $269K *
Shape the future of strategic defense by managing test programs and leading a team of Systems Engineers. Drive innovation in missile assessment and ensure compliance with technical requirements while...
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$127K - $191K *
Lead engineering excellence across teams to drive digital agriculture results. Navigate ambiguity and competing priorities, ensuring impactful outcomes while fostering collaboration and talent develop...
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Principal Product Manager, AI Infrastructure
$181K - $272K *
Develop and manage product lifecycles from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with market needs. Collaborate cross-functionally to create innovative, customer-centric solutions while leading a team...
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Principal Mission Critical Software Engineer
$95K - $245K *
Lead innovative software solutions for mission-critical projects, transforming customer needs into scalable applications. Collaborate in an Agile environment, guiding a team through design, testing, a...
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Engineering Manager, Core Engineering
$171K - $248K *
Empower your career by leading core engineering teams to enhance infrastructure and developer experience, driving strategic vision and operational excellence while fostering a collaborative environmen...
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$120K - $145K *
Pioneer innovative cyber-physical resilience strategies for naval power systems. Lead research, guide engineers, and collaborate with academic partners to enhance cybersecurity and develop advanced de...
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Manager, Technical Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Take ownership of technical integration and quality control across disciplines, ensuring TFO designs are consistent, comply with specifications, and are construction-ready while mentoring junior engin...
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Project Engineering Management, Principal Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Engage with cross-functional teams to drive complex engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results. Leverage your 10+ years of experience to enhance collaboration and customer...
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Senior Engineering Project Manager
$121K - $190K *
Accelerate progress at an active manufacturing facility by leading large capital projects. This high-impact role demands accountability and strategic thinking to manage full project lifecycles and ens...
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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.