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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality assurance for our critical data center projects. Oversee 3rd Party Quality Agents and drive continuous improvement to ensure on-time delivery and excellence ac...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing quality programs across data center engineering, enhancing collaboration between diverse teams and optimizing processes for successful project delivery...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the management of quality programs in data center construction, ensuring standards and accountability among stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement and effective coordination to achie...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the oversight and continuous improvement of the 3rd Party Quality Agent program, ensuring quality outcomes and efficient coordination among diverse teams for on-time delivery of global d...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Explore the forefront of quality management in data centers, leading initiatives that enforce standards, enhance performance, and ensure timely delivery across projects. Collaborate with cross-functio...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the management and continuous improvement of the 3rd Party Quality Agent program, ensuring high-quality outcomes and effective collaboration among diverse stakeholders in data center construction...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $239K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of air mobility and maritime systems. Lead design and integration efforts, ensuring product lifecycle success while collaborating with stakeholders to meet custom...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $239K *

Join our team to lead technical planning and system integration efforts, ensuring effective solutions that meet customer requirements while managing a skilled workforce in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $290K *

Drive the success of platform engineering initiatives by aligning stakeholder needs with strategic outcomes, maintaining a cohesive roadmap, and enhancing platform adoption and service quality through...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive quality outcomes by managing 3rd Party Quality Agent programs, ensuring effective coordination and oversight across diverse teams. Leverage partnerships and metrics for continuous improvement in...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower the future of intelligent vehicles by leading firmware development. Drive architecture and integration of embedded systems crucial to advanced automotive software, enabling next-gen user exper...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Empower teams by managing complex AI infrastructure programs, driving clarity in cross-domain migrations, ensuring timely communication, and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to achie...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $274K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading complex, multi-disciplinary data center initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely execution, risk management, and seamless communica...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $314K *

Transform the future of payment solutions by developing innovative software applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products, ensuring agile methodologies and eff...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $300K *

Unlock the potential of a dynamic engineering team by leading product development, shaping technical direction, and transforming complex requirements into reliable software solutions while fostering a...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $242K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by architecting and integrating cutting-edge technologies. Lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor teams, and ensure high standards in software craftsmansh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $185K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive excellence in software development for a SaaS platform, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes while fostering a collaborative engineering culture. Inn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$114K - $234K *

Champion innovation by designing scalable automation services for database infrastructure. Lead complex projects, enhance operational safety, and mentor engineers while collaborating across teams to i...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Architect and develop cutting-edge distributed systems for OCI's control-plane storage, ensuring high availability and scalability. Lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and enhance service pe...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Advance the future of cloud services by designing and developing scalable, reliable backend systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance performance and operational excellence in distributed sy...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of cloud application development by modernizing MATLAB's architecture. Leverage your expertise to influence design decisions, mentor junior engineers, and deliver impactful enhancemen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead a high-performing engineering team to develop and enhance foundational identity services, ensuring reliability, security, and performance under extreme load while collaborating across engineering...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of software development by leading a dynamic team, driving project delivery, and enhancing solutions through effective mentorship and architecture decisions while aligning technical s...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Build high-performing software teams that drive critical project success while managing technical architecture and mentorship. Collaborate with leadership to align solutions with business needs and en...

Overland Park, KSRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $185K *

Lead strategic engineering initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance and sustainability. Oversee complex capital projects, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery while collaborati...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.