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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$138K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud infrastructure by leading initiatives to optimize resource management and forecasting, enhancing efficiency and customer experience in a scalable, multi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative cloud capacity solutions by leading initiatives that enhance resource management, optimize infrastructure efficiency, and improve customer experience in a scalable, multi-tenant env...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Engage with a dynamic team to manage large-scale solar and battery storage projects. Oversee the delivery of SCADA systems by coordinating design teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project ex...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $255K *

Elevate your career by owning test program management for NPI and production, ensuring seamless engineering readiness and driving cross-functional collaboration to meet critical milestones and deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate plant operations by overseeing engineering and maintenance functions, leading a diverse team to optimize productivity, ensure compliance, and implement best practices for asset management and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Drive end-to-end delivery of complex engineering programs by leading multi-disciplinary teams. Collaborate across hardware, software, and operations to ensure timely, high-quality product releases whi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining partner implementations by delivering exceptional solutions and building lasting relationships. Drive product decisions with a hands-on approach and create reusable playb...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $300K *

Deliver impactful partner implementations by managing relationships, driving product decisions, and transforming custom requests into product features. Contribute to a high-performance team focused on...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $300K *

Lead the charge in transforming partner implementations through innovation and collaboration. Drive successful outcomes while nurturing long-term relationships, ensuring product excellence, and creati...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $333K *

Elevate your career by leading complex data center design projects, driving innovative solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution and delivery across the U...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security operations by managing a skilled team of engineers and analysts. Drive strategic initiatives, develop multi-year roadmaps, and foster cross-functional collaborati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K - $308K *

Empower our team to build innovative digital workers, enhancing identity operations and security. Collaborate closely with leadership to deliver reliable AI solutions that meet the needs of over 20,00...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive successful NPI programs by managing complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with customer needs. Elevate customer relationships and deliver strategic u...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $201K *

Elevate user experience by leading a dynamic design team, driving innovative strategies, and ensuring high-quality product design for a secure and unified platform that meets diverse user needs across...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Oversee and coordinate daily activities of data center construction projects, managing budgets, schedules, and vendor relations while driving effective communication and problem-solving across teams f...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the evolution of our enterprise analytics platform by leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering high-quality analytics solutions that meet business needs...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $175K *

Transform customer experience by designing and delivering robust APIs and backend services. Own production features end-to-end, ensuring reliability and quality while collaborating with cross-function...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Lead the charge in equipment engineering, balancing hands-on execution with strategic oversight to enhance manufacturing reliability and team performance in a fast-paced environment...

2 weeks ago

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

$96K - $163K *

Empower our team by leading strategic initiatives that enhance customer experience. Drive complex projects from concept to execution, collaborating across functions to deliver innovative solutions and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation infrastructure. Lead complex capital programs, ensuring safe, timely delivery while collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring teams to enhan...

3 weeks ago

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

$227K - $344K *

Champion the design and implementation of robust training pipelines for multimodal game data, enhancing model training efficiency and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mee...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Media

$102K - $150K *

Contribute to high-tempo engineering execution by coordinating activities, managing priorities, and enhancing communication across teams. Drive project success through effective planning, scheduling...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join our dynamic team as you lead Methods and Insights, driving engineering excellence through effective people management, operational delivery, and innovative system building. Empower engineers to t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $300K *

Drive innovation in AI consumer product builds, leading prototypes through launch. Partner cross-functionally to ensure efficient execution and validation, with occasional in-region travel to support...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $251K *

Elevate software development by leading teams to enhance traffic surveillance systems, ensuring quality and efficiency in safety-critical embedded software projects while managing scope, cost, and cer...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.