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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$105K - $138K *

Lead innovative design initiatives for off-road vehicles, guiding cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and market success while ensuring alignment with engineering standards and custo...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$81K - $135K *

Lead high-complexity defence infrastructure projects, managing design delivery and multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with federal standards and client requirements. Drive project success th...

3 weeks ago

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

$81K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading multidisciplinary design management for complex defence infrastructure projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery for Canad...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$81K - $135K *

Drive the successful management of complex defence infrastructure projects, ensuring design delivery aligns with client needs and regulatory standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enha...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join us to redefine operational excellence by owning end-to-end business mapping. You'll build essential infrastructure and tools that empower transformations, ensuring each deployment enhances our pl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic team in the design and development of cutting-edge hardware for quantum computing systems. Your expertise will directly influence the creation of innovative mi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $197K *

Drive complex infrastructure projects across North and South America, leveraging technical expertise to manage multi-disciplinary teams and enhance data center operations through innovative solutions...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate project delivery by managing integrated schedules for data center builds, ensuring timely execution across teams and partners. Drive risk management and governance while building scalable proc...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$232K - $258K *

Transform your career by driving reliability and efficiency in software systems. Collaborate across teams to build innovative tools that enhance performance and scalability for millions of users globa...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$190K - $317K *

Lead strategic technology initiatives, driving software innovation and delivering high-impact solutions across diverse teams. Collaborate with architecture and quality assurance to enhance core tradin...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $317K *

Transform technology strategy by leading software innovation and delivering high-impact solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance core trading systems and drive competitive software development i...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $160K *

Transform complex technical programs by leading cross-functional teams in delivering innovative software and systems solutions across embedded, mobile, and cloud environments, ensuring alignment and c...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$167K - $222K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in shaping enterprise software solutions that unify manufacturing processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive innovation through AI integration, all while...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex projects across diverse sectors, overseeing all phases from initiation to closeout. Drive multidisciplinary collaboration, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure quality delivery while...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the delivery of complex projects across multifaceted industries by managing teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction in regulated environments...

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4 weeks ago

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

$197K - $267K *

Lead the charge in managing engineering teams focused on PCIe validation, CPU quality, and server performance. Drive technical direction and operational health from silicon bring-up through fleet depl...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $217K *

Join a team that's driving the deployment of large-scale networking solutions. Lead a dynamic group in enhancing operational efficiency and safety while managing complex projects and fostering a cultu...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $135K *

Champion project delivery from concept to completion; manage timelines, budgets, and communication with stakeholders to ensure successful execution of engineering projects with external customers...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading complex projects as a Project Manager, managing technical aspects and client relations. Your expertise will ensure the timely delivery of quality structural engineering sol...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Oversee shipbuilding projects, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards while managing engineering deliverables and guiding teams through design to delivery phases...

Levis, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous airpower by leading manufacturing engineering strategy across multiple aircraft programs, ensuring production readiness from concept to full-rate pr...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $245K *

Unlock potential by providing technical leadership in advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Lead complex initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive process standardization to enhance yield and efficienc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $186K *

Collaborate across teams to drive the delivery of AI-driven programs, ensuring alignment and visibility throughout the project lifecycle. Leverage technical expertise to manage risks and facilitate co...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$302K - $336K *

Unlock opportunities as you drive AI data infrastructure, lead technical projects, and partner with customers. Make impactful decisions and take ownership in a dynamic environment, all while fostering...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$184K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of premium ad products for a global audience. Lead engineering efforts, drive technical strategy, and develop a high-performing team to deliver innovative solutio...

1 week ago

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

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.