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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$110K - $130K *

Innovate in tunneling project management by leading design and construction efforts for complex airfield infrastructure. Ensure safety, quality, and compliance while optimizing project delivery throug...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $128K *

Transform business operations by leading engineering teams, driving strategic initiatives, and enabling data-driven decisions across multiple sites. Collaborate with leadership to manage resources, su...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Optimize the daily operation of production trading systems, focusing on monitoring, incident response, and system performance across Linux environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance resilience an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $186K *

Transform the AIDE data platform strategy as a Technical Program Management leader. Drive high-impact initiatives, collaborate cross-functionally, and ensure seamless delivery across multiple teams in...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$220K - $250K *

Lead the design and development of advanced military electrical systems. Collaborate across teams to create innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving high-impact...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$188K - $274K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, multi-disciplinary engineering initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize resources, manage vendor relationships, and drive operational excellence acro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $260K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to transform a marketplace platform, enhancing ISV sales and customer experiences through innovative, scalable solutions and collaborative l...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $208K *

Oversee the design and delivery of batch and real-time data platforms, leading high-performance teams to ensure operational excellence and the scalability of mission-critical data services throughout...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$164K - $226K *

Innovate the next-generation architecture of a leading cloud-native platform. Lead complex technical initiatives, influence strategy, and enhance scalability and reliability while mentoring engineers...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$177K - $248K *

Transform enterprise-level software architecture by leading design and development of innovative, highly available products. Guide engineering teams, ensure compliance, and drive quality through autom...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$204K - $330K *

Transform security operations by leading a dynamic Product Security team. Drive risk-based strategies, empower engineering teams, and enhance security posture through automation and collaboration. Sha...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining software development leadership by managing globally distributed teams, driving innovation, and ensuring the delivery of secure, reliable software solutions that meet cus...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$204K - $310K *

Transform enterprise systems by architecting robust infrastructures that drive scalable, secure AI-driven scientific solutions for global organizations. Lead with high autonomy in a dynamic environmen...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$275K - $382K *

Reimagine the future of chipset engineering by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions from concept to production, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency in a dynamic, glob...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $180K *

Drive the execution of critical New Product Introduction programs, collaborating across teams to enhance processes, manage risks, and ensure successful commercialization, while influencing stakeholder...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$220K - $240K *

Innovate customer-centric digital strategies, leading engineering teams to enhance e-commerce platforms and mobile applications, driving measurable growth in traffic, conversion, and satisfaction thro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Drive software engineering excellence by leading a team focused on disciplined practices, agile workflows, and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with industry standards while fostering collabo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical outcomes, architecting production systems, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and ensure operational excelle...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $270K *

Engineer user-mode components for Fabric, ensuring seamless integration with compilers and kernel drivers. Collaborate across teams to optimize runtime libraries and support pre-silicon environments...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $270K *

Drive innovation as you design and maintain user-mode components for accelerators, ensuring seamless integration with compilers and kernel drivers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver r...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Unlock potential by leading complex data product delivery with cross-functional teams. Drive strategic alignment, streamline processes, and ensure data infrastructure scales with rapid AWS customer ev...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on innovative product development and customer satisfaction in the automotive sector. Drive technical excellence and foster team gro...

Newmarket, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Project Manager, driving project success through effective management of deliverables, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration. Leverage your expertise to enhance quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform complex projects from inception to conclusion, managing execution, budgets, and client relationships while collaborating across departments to ensure successful delivery and risk mitigation...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Transform project execution by managing complex initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring budget adherence, risk mitigation, and effective collaboration across teams to deliver scalable cooli...

Today

  •   5 - 7 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.