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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$265K - $300K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team to deliver impactful solutions, drive technical excellence, and foster a culture of growth and collaboration while navigating complex challenges in a modern...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Execute complex, cross-functional initiatives while navigating ambiguity and redefining operational models. Your strategic insights and leadership will propel projects to success and enhance overall o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining creative program management. You'll oversee complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results while optimizing workflows and enhancing collaboration acr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $175K *

Lead the creative program management efforts, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality projects across various marketing initiatives. Drive process improvements and foster collaboration within a dynam...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $196K *

Unlock potential by developing AI-driven applications and data pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency through innovative technical solutions, ensuring quality and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$190K - $215K *

Transform cloud-based engineering strategies as you lead teams in creating innovative AI-powered automation solutions, ensuring quality and scalability while promoting a dynamic and collaborative cult...

Lehi, UTRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $205K *

Architect and drive strategic program execution across complex SaaS initiatives, ensuring alignment and clarity among cross-functional teams while managing risks and dependencies to achieve organizati...

Today

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

$171K - $256K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence for new product introductions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and compliance, while managing project time...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $256K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of medical device innovation by leading cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and successful product launches in a dynamic environment focused on...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $256K *

Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and successful product launches in the Pelvic Health Operating Unit, enhancing patient care through inn...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $256K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to drive operational readiness for new product introductions in a dynamic environment focused on innovative therapies for pelvic health...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading product strategy for risk decisioning and collections platforms. Drive operational excellence, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance while delivering impa...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of risk decisioning and collections platforms by leading product strategy, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence across teams to enhance payment approvals and recove...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a Hardware Engineering Manager, leading innovative hardware and robotics development. Drive strategy, mentor teams, and ensure scalable, reliable systems while collaborating a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of digital commerce as a leader in SAP solutions, overseeing design, development, and delivery in a dynamic environment while driving engineering excellence and fostering a high-perfo...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$131K - $180K *

Lead the charge in advancing safety standards as you manage interdisciplinary engineering projects and a high-performing team, ensuring strategies align with organizational goals and technical excelle...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $274K *

Champion the design and optimization of infrastructure software, driving technical strategy and reliability across Microsoft 365. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance platform performance and men...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $304K *

Unlock potential by driving infrastructure software development and reliability across diverse platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance product architecture, optimize performance, and mentor engin...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $274K *

Drive the design and optimization of infrastructure software, collaborating across teams to enhance reliability and scalability. Lead technical strategy for New Product Introduction and mentor enginee...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee the delivery of data center projects, ensuring compliance and quality across engineering, construction, and operations. Lead multi-disciplinary teams to achieve timely...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-availability data center projects, ensuring compliance and quality across engineering, construction, and operations. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$256K - $278K *

Contribute to transformative AI safety projects by leading complex engineering initiatives, enhancing processes and aligning research with production to navigate critical risks effectively...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Engineer innovative AI solutions by owning the architecture and design of our core product's assistant. Collaborate closely with users to enhance agentic infrastructure and ensure high-quality, effici...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$207K - $300K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team of engineers to enhance system performance and reliability across major applications. Drive technical strategy and foster innovation in a collaborative...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $296K *

Advance the development of innovative software solutions, integrating scalable and secure applications while mentoring teams. Drive technical leadership and ensure quality assurance throughout the sof...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.