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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$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...

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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

$130K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading software engineering teams to deliver innovative retail solutions. Drive execution, team health, and technical excellence while managing end-to-end product delivery in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of retail technology. Lead engineering teams managing AI-native development and delivery, ensuring quality execution across product areas for major retailers glob...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing innovative software solutions, leveraging your expertise in NextJS, React, and Java to drive operational excellence and mentor a dynamic engineering team...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex IT initiatives by bridging technical execution and business strategy. Manage cross-functional teams, ensuring projects align with strategic goals while maintainin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$108K - $130K *

Advance your career with a pivotal role leading software engineering efforts, driving innovation, enhancing application performance, and ensuring operational excellence across teams while working with...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$140K - $210K *

Lead the charge in advanced engineering design for high voltage substations and transmission projects, utilizing extensive technical expertise to solve complex challenges and mentor junior engineers w...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $180K *

Lead the execution of strategic NPI programs, driving alignment and risk management across cross-functional teams to ensure successful commercialization and business growth in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $181K *

Drive impactful research and development initiatives by providing expert program management support, ensuring effective planning, execution, and documentation to advance critical technologies and clos...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a multi-site engineering team to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. Drive operational improvements while fostering collaboration and employee development a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$193K - $285K *

Lead and develop a diverse engineering team while collaborating with business leaders to create impactful, user-friendly products. Drive product vision and success through strong technical guidance in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$193K - $285K *

Lead the charge in developing a dynamic engineering team while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver impactful products. Drive hiring, technical guidance, and product vision, fos...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$193K - $285K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative products by providing technical leadership and guidance to a growing engineering team. Collaborate closely with business leaders to define product vision and stra...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$193K - $285K *

Build a high-impact engineering team, providing technical leadership and collaborating with stakeholders to drive product vision and success in a fast-paced environment while fostering diversity and i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Champion the development of automated security systems using AI/ML, driving strategic initiatives in identity and access management while collaborating across teams to enhance security and operational...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Drive the development of innovative security systems using AI/ML, managing risk across identity and access management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security while maintaining ope...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Unlock your potential by leading innovative security strategies across diverse environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance identity and access management, driving automation and s...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $275K *

Join a dynamic team to lead software engineering efforts, driving scalable, secure applications for federal solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle mission-critical challenges in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading complex storage and networking solutions. Drive program planning, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely delivery and quality of Broadcom so...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.