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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence within a dynamic Injection Molding Center of Excellence, driving process development, product launches, and continuous improvement in medical device manufactu...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $175K *

Empower engineering teams to enhance assessment services through leadership, technical expertise, and responsible AI adoption. Drive team performance and customer outcomes across diverse product areas...

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2 weeks ago

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

$207K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic mobile engineering team to enhance educational technology. Drive innovation and collaboration while managing key projects that impact millions of users globally...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $166K *

Unlock potential by leading Electrical Engineering teams to deliver innovative aircraft interior solutions. Oversee design, certification, and integration processes while ensuring quality, budget, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of aircraft interiors by leading a dynamic Electrical Engineering team. Drive innovative design solutions, ensure quality and compliance, and foster talent development while managing...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping a new Technical Program Management team, guiding TPMs to deliver impactful results while fostering collaboration across Engineering and Product. Drive strategic planning and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $204K *

Pioneer innovative manufacturing processes by leading a skilled engineering team. Drive strategic direction, optimize systems, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product development and ope...

5 days ago

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

$148K - $201K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges. Drive product roadmaps, manage stakeholder priorities, and ensure successful project delivery in a fast-paced environ...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $188K *

Lead the execution of complex aerospace and defense engineering projects, ensuring financial control and timely delivery. Collaborate across teams to manage risks, track integration, and optimize sche...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Transform the software development landscape by defining a cohesive end-to-end experience, integrating planning to verification workflows across teams. Lead product strategy and execution, influencing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $278K *

Lead complex engineering projects, collaborating across teams to drive product development and lifecycle management. Utilize your technical expertise to navigate challenges and ensure successful proje...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Help us design and enhance robust software systems, guiding teams on innovative projects while ensuring software performance and quality standards are met with leading-edge technologies...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$237K - $296K *

Champion innovative fintech solutions by leading our Engineering team. Drive product development for a robust ledger while fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes ownership and accountab...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$250K - $280K *

Shape the future of robotics as a technical lead driving system integration and mechanical design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance, manage cost engineering, and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K - $244K *

Lead the charge in architecting robust resiliency strategies for AWS environments. Drive business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational excellence while collaborating across teams to enhance...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$250K - $280K *

Advance your career by leading mechanical integration and architecture for innovative products. Drive system-level performance, collaborate cross-functionally, and set design standards in this pivotal...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading complex product initiatives across technical domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic direction into actionable plans, ensuring measurable out...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$138K - $165K *

Transform the restaurant and hospitality industry by leading complex software engineering projects, driving AI integration, and shaping technical standards across teams to deliver impactful solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$200K - $230K *

Lead architectural innovation by guiding distributed systems development. Collaborate across teams to drive multi-year technical strategy, improving scalability and reliability while enhancing the gro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$207K - $300K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative solutions for Google's Semantic Location engine. Manage a team of engineers, drive technical vision, and collaborate across product areas to enhance user exper...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $333K *

Transform complex, multi-disciplinary projects by leading cross-functional teams to drive AI and Infrastructure initiatives. Utilize technical expertise to manage risks, schedules, and stakeholder com...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $272K *

Reimagine product management by unifying request management and user advocacy. Drive software roadmap alignment with user needs, enhance documentation, and foster cross-functional collaboration to boo...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of global product development, leading complex engineering projects from concept to commercialization while ensuring timely delivery and quality across cross-funct...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $273K *

Reimagine data engineering strategies to enhance developer productivity. Lead the design of scalable architectures and actionable insights, driving efficiency across teams while collaborating with sta...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive high-impact engineering initiatives by leading a skilled team focused on user acquisition and retention. Champion AI-native practices while building scalable systems with React, TypeScript, and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.