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.
$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
Software Engineering, Team Manager
$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...
2 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Classroom Mobile Platform Team
$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
Manager, Electrical Engineering
$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
Manager, Electrical Engineering
$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
Senior Manager, Technical Program Management
$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...
2 weeks ago
Process Engineering Manager, RMTO Process Engineering
$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
Sr. Technical Program Manager, Platform Engineering & Services
$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
Principal Engineering Technical Project Manager (TPM)
$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
Principal Product Manager, AI Software Factory
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Technical Program Manager, People Manager, Product Development and Insertion
$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
$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
Senior Engineering Manager, Fintech
$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
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Principal Engineer - Resiliency
$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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$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Principal Technical Product Manager
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
Reposted today
$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
$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
Senior Technical Program Manager II, AI/ML, Transformation
$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
Principal Product Manager (Design)
$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
Senior Engineering Project Manager
$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
$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
ENGSWEM4 - Senior Manager, Software Engineering
$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
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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