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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$150K - $224K *

Shape the future of data center design by leading global mechanical engineering initiatives and ensuring adherence to industry standards across multiple projects, while collaborating with diverse stak...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $245K *

Join us to lead global mechanical engineering design for datacenter projects, ensuring technical excellence, creative solutions, and strong stakeholder engagement as you shape the future of mission-cr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring timely delivery within budget. Foster client relationships and oversee project lifecycles from initiati...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$89K - $131K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced semiconductor technologies by designing innovative gas filtration products. Collaborate across functions to drive prototypes from concept to production, ensuring...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $361K *

Shape the future by leading product strategy and lifecycle management for complex portfolios. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, optimize margins, and deliver market-leading...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $199K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers to drive mission planning excellence, fostering growth and collaboration while ensuring program success and employee development in a supportive environment...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of engineers to enhance the Developer Experience by optimizing internal platforms. Drive strategic roadmaps, ensuring seamless CI/CD workflows and promoting best practices across the organ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that leads platform engineering, driving scalable solutions to enhance our core product's usability and governance. Manage a diverse engineering group, ensuring collaboration and technical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Join us to lead the development of advanced manufacturing systems for energetic products. This role encompasses end-to-end ownership, from concept to production, requiring cross-functional collaborati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee project delivery from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met while collaborating across departments to achieve customer satisfaction and projec...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$186K - $233K *

Join a team that's redefining the automotive shopping experience. Lead engineers in building innovative consumer applications, driving technical direction, and fostering collaboration across disciplin...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving cross-functional manufacturing projects, improving operational performance and product quality while ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution. Collaborate with various...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead and inspire a team of engineers to enhance developer support, driving innovation and operational excellence through automation and collaboration, while fostering a culture of growth and technical...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team to design and manage innovative products from concept to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure customer-centric solutions that drive market differ...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $272K *

Lead the product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring customer-centric solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop innovative products, manage P&L, and drive alignment with stakeholders...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $272K *

Pioneer innovative product strategies, managing the entire lifecycle from concept to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure competitive positioning and customer-centric solutions, while lead...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $328K *

Drive product innovation by managing the entire lifecycle from concept to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure competitive positioning and customer-centric solutions while leading a team t...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$203K - $275K *

Empower a dynamic engineering team by leading software development initiatives, refining product requirements, and driving architectural decisions to enhance AWS services and customer experiences at s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$170K - $220K *

Shape a high-performance engineering team, driving technical excellence and fostering growth while delivering innovative educational solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance productivity and ens...

1 week ago

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

$207K - $300K *

Lead technical initiatives and guide a talented team of engineers to enhance security data foundations, driving innovative solutions that align with product security goals across Cloud services...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $251K *

Lead the charge in advancing carbon-carbon manufacturing through strategic analysis and innovative inspection methods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and drive tran...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $254K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing product lifecycles, translating market needs into innovative offerings. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure competitive positioning and customer satisfac...

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1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive software engineering excellence by leading teams to deliver innovative aerospace solutions. Oversee project management, ensure compliance with industry standards, and foster a culture of continu...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$181K - $213K *

Transform product-led growth by crafting data-driven strategies, enhancing customer experiences with AI, and driving account expansion through collaboration and experimentation across teams...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $189K *

Lead and inspire a high-performing mechanical engineering team, driving innovation and technical excellence across aerospace programs. Shape strategic initiatives and ensure successful project executi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.

  • 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.