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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$186K - $265K *

Lead innovative aviation projects as a Principal Mechanical Engineer, providing technical expertise and strategic direction while mentoring teams and enhancing client relationships to drive exceptiona...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $240K *

Provide executive-level technical leadership for a WealthTech platform, shaping engineering vision and strategy. Lead high-performing teams, drive platform modernization, and ensure compliance while c...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Collaborate with scrum teams to lead software development, ensuring high-quality implementation and architectural modernization of core product areas while mentoring team members and managing Agile pr...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $204K *

Elevate enterprise Agentic AI initiatives by leading strategic program delivery and solution architecture. Drive business value through automation and establish a trusted data foundation while managin...

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $204K *

Drive transformative Agentic AI initiatives by leading strategic program delivery and solution architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business value through automation and es...

3 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize gas transmission and distribution projects by planning, designing, and coordinating construction efforts, ensuring compliance with all codes and regulations while managing resources and budge...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative medical technologies by integrating new capabilities into products. Oversee cross-functional teams to ensure efficient product development that meets market an...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $200K *

Champion innovation in quantum computing by managing hardware upgrades and leading advanced research projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful execution of program goals...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $201K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to drive software development and automation for satellite systems, enhancing operational excellence and productivity in a dynamic environment...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage critical engineering projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, overseeing the development cycle, and ensuring successful international deployment while navigating complexities and mainta...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$250K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading software development teams, establishing standards, and driving quality across enterprise applications for government initiatives. Mentor leads, resolve tech...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $220K *

Champion the deployment of machine vision solutions by managing technical projects, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring successful implementation and sustainment across multiple product lin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$159K - $230K *

Optimize safety evaluations and automation for generative AI models, driving technical roadmaps and mentoring teams to enhance user trust and product integrity across Google’s platforms...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K - $272K *

Join a team that's shaping the future with AI-driven technical initiatives. Lead distributed engineers in delivering impactful solutions while defining success through measurable metrics and hands-on...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Engage as the principal technical architect, optimizing full-stack software processes from design to deployment. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and reliability in a healthcare environ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$209K - $270K *

Elevate innovation by leading strategic initiatives that unify customer insights, market trends, and cutting-edge technology to drive sustainable growth and enhance value across the industrial sector...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$209K - $270K *

Champion innovative solutions by aligning customer needs and market trends. Drive product development through collaboration with cross-functional teams, leveraging technology insights to foster sustai...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Manage diverse architectural projects, ensuring design excellence, client engagement, and team leadership. Drive project delivery from planning to construction while maintaining budget, scope, and qua...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$171K - $247K *

Lead the governance and operational execution of policy lifecycle management, ensuring cross-functional alignment and readiness. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate regulatory mandates into sc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $325K *

Unlock the future of AI in healthcare by leading multi-year strategies and technical solutions across teams. Drive innovation, influence executive decisions, and shape governance policies while mentor...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $325K *

Advance AI innovation by leading multi-year architecture strategies across teams, resolving complex technical challenges, and shaping governance policies in a regulated environment. Drive adoption and...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $325K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in healthcare by leading multi-year strategies, resolving complex technical challenges, and influencing executive decisions across the organization to ensur...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion the successful execution of a large-scale fuel fabrication facility project, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and ensure complian...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of a large-scale fuel fabrication facility project, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, manage budgets, a...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the execution of a large-scale fuel fabrication facility project, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Ensure compliance, manage budgets, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams for su...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.