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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$192K - $278K *

Champion the future of technology by managing SoC verification. Lead cross-functional teams, innovate verification strategies, and ensure high-quality silicon solutions that enhance products for milli...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic civil engineering team, overseeing site and land development projects across the Midwest. Drive project execution, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality results while fo...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions while managing a dynamic team. Oversee project execution and mentor engineers to ensure high-quality results in land and site devel...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic civil engineering team, overseeing project execution and ensuring high-quality design solutions for land and site development across the Midwest. Collaborate with multidiscip...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Drive impactful civil engineering solutions by leading project teams and managing site development initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality project execution while mentoring j...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions while managing a dynamic team. Oversee project execution and mentor engineers to ensure high-quality results in land and site devel...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic civil engineering team, driving innovative site and land development projects across the Midwest. You'll mentor engineers, ensure project excellence, and foste...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's passionate about delivering innovative civil engineering solutions. Lead design and execution of diverse land development projects while mentoring engineers and ensuring high-qualit...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative civil engineering solutions, overseeing project teams and ensuring high-quality execution of land and site development projects across the Midwest, while foste...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading a global Software Sustaining Engineering team. Drive software quality, resolve complex issues, and enhance existing products while collaborating across functions to meet bu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $269K *

Shape the future of strategic navigation by leading a dedicated team in field engineering, ensuring effective support for the TRIDENT program while managing site performance and customer relations in...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$195K - $323K *

Transform the landscape of enterprise data architecture by leading modernization efforts, enforcing governance, and implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance data management across diverse glo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $210K *

Shape the future of software engineering by leading high-performing teams to deliver reliable, maintainable software solutions while fostering collaboration across engineering, product, and QA functio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$138K - $165K *

Transform your career by leading the modernization of enterprise platforms and client integration capabilities. Drive innovation in cloud-native solutions, enhance system resilience, and shape enginee...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovation by leading the modernization of enterprise platforms and client integration capabilities, driving scalable, cloud-native solutions that enhance operational excellence and client ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $134K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing cutting-edge firmware solutions for laboratory systems in biodefense and life sciences. Collaborate with engineers to design, test, and enhance embedded syst...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $253K *

Lead the charge in managing a project team focused on high voltage substations, overseeing design, analysis, and implementation to modernize the electric grid while ensuring projects meet client speci...

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3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing our software factory and internal tools, enhancing developer experience and AI integration. Collaborate with engineering teams to streamline workflows, ensuring faster, m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving efficiency and scalability across engineering programs. Own complex initiatives, provide data-driven insights, and influence senior leaders to shape organizational culture a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and enhancing property operations through effective supervision of engineering projects, preventive maintenance, and compliance with safety standards to ens...

5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Digital Enterprise Project Engineer, where you'll leverage your software development skills to enhance engineering projects, coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, and drive in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $93K *

Champion project execution by coordinating cross-functional teams to meet milestones and customer commitments. Drive accountability and proactively manage risks to ensure successful delivery of semico...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $93K *

Drive project execution for semiconductor capital equipment, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Collaborate across teams to manage schedules, mitigate risks, and uphold customer commitments while s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Explore opportunities to lead cross-functional teams and manage client projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget while fostering effective communication and collaboration. Elevate project outc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by leading engineering teams to execute complex capital projects efficiently, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while fostering a culture of continuous improvemen...

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  •   11 - 15 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.