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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$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading complex engineering initiatives that span multiple teams. Shape the future of distributed systems while mentoring senior engineers and driving architectural excellence i...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Execute large-scale electrical construction projects in the water/wastewater sector, ensuring quality, safety, and cost management while leading diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve successful pr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to innovate in edge AI and cloud tech. Drive growth by managing talent, influencing architecture, and collaborating closely with senior leadership to enhance our custom...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $224K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of missile defense by leading the design and development of advanced software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical syste...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $224K *

Take ownership of innovative software solutions in radar and Command and Control systems. Lead design, development, and delivery while mentoring engineers and driving collaboration across teams in a f...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $224K *

Transform the future of software development by leading a dynamic team through the full product lifecycle, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to enhance security and innovation in mission-critical ap...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $135K *

Champion customer success by driving technical projects and initiatives across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution and resolution of complex challenges in a fast-paced envi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $219K *

Engage with customers to identify key challenges and drive product innovation. Collaborate across hardware, software, and AI teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance physical operations and g...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Empower a globally distributed team to build and enhance an in-house ERP application, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and delivery while fostering a culture of collaboration, accoun...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $247K *

Join us to architect a unified test data framework, driving automation and integration for robotic systems. Lead the design of dashboards and data schemas, empowering teams with actionable insights an...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $175K *

Drive strategic product oversight and client relationships for diverse accounts. Lead teams in product strategy, delivery, and growth to ensure alignment with client needs and business outcomes, foste...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Pioneer a transformative role in neurotechnology by leading engineering efforts, defining product strategy, and building a technical team from the ground up—all while maintaining hands-on coding influ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$220K - $311K *

Lead the charge in driving transformative engineering projects, fostering innovation, and enhancing operational excellence within a highly technical team. Collaborate across functions to align strateg...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$220K - $311K *

Empower your career by leading transformative engineering initiatives, driving technical projects, and fostering innovation within a high-performing team. Collaborate across functions to align strateg...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$220K - $311K *

Empower transformative engineering initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, driving technical projects, and fostering innovation within a dynamic organization focused on design technology integr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$171K - $286K *

Lead and develop a high-performing software engineering team focused on innovative communications features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and deliver robust so...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform mechanical project management in a dynamic pre-construction team, overseeing equipment selection, procurement, and site design for cutting-edge data centers, ensuring timely delivery and cos...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $120K *

Take ownership of strategic broadband initiatives, leading outage management programs to enhance customer communication and service reliability. Collaborate across teams to drive project success and d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$194K - $267K *

Unlock potential by leading a team to develop AI-native security solutions, ensuring operational excellence and technical innovation while driving accountability and fostering talent in a dynamic engi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining manufacturing safety engineering by building a robust framework and leading a skilled team to ensure safe production practices across multiple sites while driving innovat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining customer trust through innovative engineering. Lead squads to automate security assessments, driving strategic roadmaps while fostering a high-accountability culture and...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $264K *

Unlock potential by leading complex technical programs that drive cross-functional collaboration and optimize processes. Shape strategic direction, manage risks, and enhance operational efficiency to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $264K *

Shape the future of AI for Support by leading technical programs that enhance automation and data insights, driving self-service solutions and improving customer experiences through strategic collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $264K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive complex technical programs, ensuring alignment with business goals. Utilize your expertise to manage risks, improve processes, and enhance reporting, while mentori...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $250K *

Lead the charge in building high-throughput systems as you manage a team of engineers. Drive technical excellence and team growth while collaborating across functions to deliver innovative solutions i...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.