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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$207K - $300K *

Lead the charge in managing and mentoring software engineers while driving technical excellence across multiple teams. Oversee large-scale projects and contribute to innovative product strategies that...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex automation programs for data centers, ensuring seamless integration across design, engineering, and operations while managing risks, schedules, and stakeholder co...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $165K *

Shape the future of media intelligence by leading a dynamic software development team. Drive innovation in building scalable, high-quality applications while collaborating across departments to meet c...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Transform the Kubernetes and AI/ML infrastructure landscape by leading cross-team initiatives, defining architecture, and enhancing platform reliability for scalable, secure cloud solutions...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $240K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic startup by leading engineering efforts, recruiting top talent, and shaping a high-performance culture while collaborating with executives to drive success and innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $240K *

Transform cross-functional collaboration by leading complex technical programs, managing dependencies, and ensuring cohesive delivery across AI/ML, product design, and engineering teams. Drive effecti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI infrastructure. As a Technical Program Manager, you'll lead complex programs ensuring the operational stability and growth of cutting-edge AI and HPC enviro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and drive operational excellence in AI Infrastructure Operations, managing cross-functional programs to ensure stability and performance of our GPU fleet and HPC environments, while bridging...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Champion complex infrastructure programs, ensuring stability and growth for AI and HPC environments. Utilize a mix of technical expertise and program management to meet operational metrics while coord...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join our team to lead, coordinate, and enhance AI infrastructure programs, ensuring high performance and reliability of GPU fleets. Drive cross-functional projects and optimize operations, making a si...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$209K - $270K *

Shape the future of data center solutions by leading market opportunities, customer engagement, and strategic initiatives. This role unites innovation, technical expertise, and business growth to deli...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $275K *

Empower innovation as you lead a high-performing team in designing and optimizing cloud infrastructure for simulation frameworks, enhancing autonomy development and ensuring safe software releases acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $275K *

Transform the future of autonomous vehicles by leading a high-performing team to design, optimize, and scale cloud infrastructure for simulation frameworks, ensuring safe software releases and acceler...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $275K *

Lead and mentor a high-performing team to design and optimize cloud infrastructure for simulation frameworks, enhancing autonomy development and ensuring safe software releases across a fleet of robot...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $200K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive complex technical programs, ensuring alignment across engineering, safety, and operations. Manage critical paths and deliverables while fostering high performance and stra...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$174K - $273K *

Transform user experiences by leading client-side architecture and technical strategy for scalable messaging and personalization systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure resilient, fast, and access...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading frontend architecture for scalable, high-performance systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and drive technical excellence in a dynamic, enterprise-l...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Champion innovation as you lead a dynamic engineering team to develop a cutting-edge Operational Decisioning Platform, shaping architecture and practices while driving collaboration and excellence acr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$209K - $270K *

Lead the charge in redefining data center innovation by bridging customer needs, market opportunities, and technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate ideas into pioneering soluti...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $273K *

Lead a dynamic Product Engineering team to enhance product quality and yield. Drive results through effective communication and collaboration across functions, ensuring customer satisfaction and conti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive product initiatives from concept to launch, managing multiple projects across various technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and a...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining program management by leveraging AI tools to drive innovation. You'll oversee AI platform delivery, ensuring adoption and engagement while collaborating with engineering...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $211K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software and robotics. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you'll lead complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality while fostering collaboration...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $210K *

Transform innovative ideas into reality by developing cutting-edge software solutions in C and Python, focusing on computer vision and machine learning infrastructure to enhance product performance an...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Lead a team of engineers to design and implement cutting-edge infrastructure solutions, driving technical excellence and innovation across multiple projects while managing team performance and alignin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.