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.
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.
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.
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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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...
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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...
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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...
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Senior Program Manager, Operational Enablement and Governance, Google Search
$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...
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Senior Engineering Manager, AgentExchange Go To Market App
$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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Lead, Technical Program Manager
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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...
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Linux Runtime & Drivers
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Linux Runtime & Drivers
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Transform complex projects from inception to conclusion, managing execution, budgets, and client relationships while collaborating across departments to ensure successful delivery and risk mitigation...
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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...
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What is a Principal Engineering Manager?
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?
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?
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?
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