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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$200K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing engineering team to develop cutting-edge monitoring systems for diverse industries, ensuring reliability and scalability in mission-critical operations wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K - $240K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence at a high-volume foundry, overseeing a $20-22 million capital portfolio. Drive modernization and automation initiatives while managing a diverse team to optim...

1 week ago

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

$167K - $210K *

Lead and enhance pipeline engineering and flow assurance for EPC projects. Engage with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize system performance, ensure safety, and meet client needs while delivering qu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $185K *

Drive the development of innovative hardware products, managing schedules, project milestones, and team collaboration to ensure successful execution from concept to production while adhering to best p...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading software development for large-scale infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data center capacity and drive innovative solutions that impact mil...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Oversee and manage AI data operations programs, ensuring high-quality data for model training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and implement scalable solutions that align...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving AI innovation by managing data operations programs that enhance model training and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data delivery for...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming data management, building a robust analytics infrastructure, and leading a talented engineering team to deliver impactful insights across the organization...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $125K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative enterprise solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive digital transformation. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and maint...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $125K *

Transform enterprise solutions by driving design, development, and implementation. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and accelerate digital transformation while leading b...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to design and evolve core compute and storage systems, enabling large-scale AI workloads. Collaborate across AI, systems, and cloud infrastructure to drive innovation and mentor en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$233K - $350K *

Lead innovative machine learning projects transforming long-form content into engaging ShortForm assets. Oversee multi-modal model development for video insight, safety analysis, and narrative compreh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Engage in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance quality, cost, and delivery for products. Lead initiatives to assess and improve machine capabilities, ensuring efficient operatio...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Engage with engineers to enhance developer workflows and tools. Own the product lifecycle from discovery to adoption, ensuring high-quality internal software that meets user needs and drives efficienc...

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2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize engineering execution and internal capabilities for EPC projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, quality standards, and financial objectives. Lead a high-performing team while m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$138K - $197K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Technical Program Manager, leading complex projects that optimize network design and manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $250K *

Transform financial record keeping by leading a dynamic team to innovate AI-driven accounting automation solutions, influencing architecture and driving product direction for scalable systems that imp...

5 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead strategic product initiatives in advanced surgical technologies, driving development and commercialization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance orthopedic outcomes and proc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading a software team to tackle complex manufacturing engineering challenges, developing scalable, automated workflows that enhance production efficiency through innovative softw...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$192K - $278K *

Unlock your potential as you lead complex, cross-functional AI initiatives, driving strategic programs from inception to execution while collaborating with senior leaders and optimizing delivery for i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $201K *

Lead the charge in technical program management for innovative satellite broadband initiatives. Manage cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize complex systems, ensuring high-quality...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$188K - $274K *

Champion innovative power management solutions for advanced systems, driving optimization across hardware and software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive project success by leading integrated delivery plans across markets, managing budgets, and ensuring quality in telecommunications construction. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and...

Yesterday

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

$168K - $285K *

Lead the development of Test & Code Coverage capabilities, transforming complex challenges into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and streamlin...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to provide expert technical support, conduct customer demos, and deliver training. Collaborate with R&D to enhance product development and ensure customer satisfaction through effe...

1 week ago

  •   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.