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.
Senior Technical Project Manager
$116K - $155K *
Drive innovation in a dynamic environment as you lead cross-functional teams, manage agile projects, and ensure timely delivery of cutting-edge defense technology solutions while aligning with company...
3 weeks ago
$109K - $116K *
Lead critical engineering initiatives to ensure seamless data center operations 24/7. Collaborate with a dynamic team to execute maintenance, repairs, and monitoring while enhancing your technical ski...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Optimize critical infrastructure operations by ensuring seamless facility maintenance, supervising projects, and delivering exceptional support in a dynamic environment. Engage with cutting-edge syste...
4 weeks ago
Senior Manager, AI Engineering
$138K - $165K *
Join a team that drives AI innovation by architecting and integrating cutting-edge Generative AI solutions across diverse business domains while leading cross-functional projects to enhance enterprise...
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Software Engineering Manager / Product Owner - Object Storage
$160K - $200K *
Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team focused on object storage solutions. Drive execution, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Product Management to align technical priorities with b...
5 days ago
Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Connected Systems
$163K - $207K *
Shape the future of energy systems by building scalable software for Connected Systems. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance telemetry, diagnostics, and firmware updates, ensuring reliable operat...
2 weeks ago
Principal Product Manager - Platform Security
$156K - $236K *
Drive security innovation by leading the strategy and execution for our platform's security architecture. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer trust and ensure robust security measures are int...
3 weeks ago
Senior Technical Program Manager
$166K - $241K *
Optimize your career by leading complex FPGA development programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving successful product rollouts. Leverage your expertise in hardware and software to ens...
3 weeks ago
$138K - $165K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in transmission and distribution technologies. Lead technical strategy and service development while expanding our market presence and mentoring future engineers...
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$158K - $193K *
Lead and mentor a dynamic team of engineers in developing top-tier firmware for tape libraries, ensuring quality and efficiency while driving innovation and collaboration across departments...
Reposted 6 days ago
Engineering Manager, Lyft Business
$176K - $220K *
Empower your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on enhancing business travel solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive strategic initiatives, foster team growth, and ensure...
6 days ago
Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer
$96K - $306K *
Architect AI-native development practices to enhance software delivery. Lead cross-team initiatives, establish foundational systems, and drive productivity improvements through innovative engineering...
5 days ago
Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer
$96K - $306K *
Partner with us to shape the future of AI-native software development. In this hands-on role, you'll influence engineering practices, establish foundational architecture, and enhance developer product...
5 days ago
Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer
$96K - $306K *
Lead the technical vision for AI-native development, enhancing productivity through innovative engineering practices and collaboration across teams. Drive architectural decisions and establish foundat...
5 days ago
Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer
$96K - $306K *
Shape the future of AI-native software development by guiding technical vision and engineering practices. Influence cross-functional teams to enhance developer productivity and deliver impactful solut...
5 days ago
Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer
$96K - $306K *
Transform complex AI initiatives into scalable cloud solutions. Lead architecture, implementation, and operations while mentoring engineers and enhancing software development practices for optimal per...
1 week ago
Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer
$96K - $306K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative AI support programs that enhance automation and streamline issue resolution. Collaborate across teams to drive impactful platform initiatives and optimize sof...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform the future of power supply products by leading component engineering efforts for datacenter applications. Drive innovation from concept to mass production while ensuring reliability and qual...
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Principal Reliability Engineer
$130K - $183K *
Pioneer reliability in next-gen power systems by translating real-world stress into quantitative test plans. Own reliability from design to production, ensuring product longevity through rigorous test...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Manager, Engineering - Account Provisioning and Settings
$178K - $262K *
Champion innovation by leading a team of engineers to enhance account provisioning features, ensuring high performance and scalability while collaborating across departments to drive project success a...
6 days ago
Principal Software Engineer - Veza
$199K - $348K *
Advance your career by owning the identity architecture for workloads and agents, leading the design of ephemeral authentication, and shaping runtime authorization while mentoring engineers and collab...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Engage in transformative leadership of the Engineering department, overseeing project execution, resource planning, and compliance for infrastructure growth while fostering a culture of development an...
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Project Engineering Associate Manager
$104K - $194K *
Elevate the future of F-35 sustainment by leading engineering projects, managing budgets, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless support and innovative solutions for our custo...
1 week ago
$130K - $180K *
Lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge satellite electronics, ensuring projects meet schedule, cost, and quality standards. Collaborate with teams and customers to drive innovation and accountab...
1 week ago
Technical Program Manager, Availability Serviceability Team
$127K - $172K *
Help us enhance serviceability for liquid cooling in AWS data centers. You'll define maintenance protocols, collaborate with teams, and drive continuous improvement to ensure operational readiness 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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