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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing major capital projects across North America, overseeing engineering teams to ensure safety, quality, and timeline adherence. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive transfo...

Brantford, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$345K - $399K *

Innovate as a Principal Software Engineer, enhancing foundational services and APIs across C#/.NET and Rust ecosystems, focusing on reliability and performance. Collaborate with teams to create effici...

4 weeks ago

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

$192K - $278K *

Unlock potential by leading complex AI infrastructure programs, driving strategy and execution across Jax and PyTorch frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and sca...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of diverse projects by leading multi-discipline teams from scope development to execution. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and financial success whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by leading multi-discipline teams from scope development to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and financial accountability while fostering innovation and collaboration acro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading engineering and design projects from inception to execution. Collaborate with diverse clients, manage budgets, and ensure project success through effe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in project management, leading multi-discipline engineering efforts from scope development to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and project success across d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse engineering teams in project execution, from scope development to completion. Drive client satisfaction and financial success while managing timelines and resources...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by leading diverse engineering projects from scope to execution. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction while driving innovation...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Manage and oversee project execution from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with stakeholders, timely delivery, and adherence to budget goals. Drive cross-functional collaboration and mitiga...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team overseeing the installation and maintenance of naval systems. Lead projects from inception to completion while supervising and training technicians in a challenging shipboard envir...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Pioneer impactful infrastructure projects by leading engineering teams, ensuring quality and budget adherence while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for successful...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Optimize the performance and reliability of a global Edge compute fleet, collaborating with cross-functional teams to qualify new hardware, enhance failure detection, and ensure seamless operations ac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K *

Join a team that's driving strategic transformation and modernization initiatives for the Department of the Air Force. Lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful execution of mission-critical s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$148K - $201K *

Transform supply chain operations by designing and implementing innovative programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize infrastructure and drive impactful solutions that enhance global efficie...

5 days ago

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

$148K - $201K *

Drive innovative solutions in supply chain operations, optimizing global infrastructure through collaboration and data analysis. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance program execution and deliver im...

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $150K *

Empower teams by driving technical project execution, ensuring deliverables are met through rigorous planning, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive risk management. Your expertise will enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the Mobile Development Productivity team, setting technical strategy and enhancing mobile app development efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle challenges and drive innova...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $253K *

Shape the future of AI in digital products by leading customer-facing capabilities from ideation to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and drive impactful solu...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$168K - $253K *

Transform customer experiences by leading AI product development from concept to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and create impactful AI solutions that driv...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $215K *

Drive cloud infrastructure strategy and execution for IaaS and PaaS data protection across major platforms. Collaborate with architects and engineers to enhance product capabilities, ensuring reliabil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.