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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$136K - $204K *

Drive enterprise programs as a Senior Program Manager, ensuring alignment across projects to achieve strategic business outcomes. Collaborate with executives and teams to deliver value through effecti...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$222K - $334K *

Innovate the architecture of a scalable data-product platform, guiding teams in building and governing high-volume data products. This hands-on role requires deep expertise in distributed systems and...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$166K - $224K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity across IoT and mobile devices. Lead security assessments, collaborate with engineering teams, and develop proactive strategies to safeguard digi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality commercial and retail projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams through all project phases, ensuring timely execution and client satisfaction while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform project delivery by leading commercial, retail, and grocery developments from concept to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, cost-effective execution while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Drive the successful delivery of commercial and retail projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and quality standards from concept to completion...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead commercial, retail, and grocery projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality delivery through effective project management and collaboration with multidisciplinary...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse teams to deliver high-quality commercial, retail, and grocery projects. Manage all phases from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with client goals and indus...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $230K *

Lead complex, multi-workstream technology programs, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering customer outcomes through strategic planning, execution, and governance. Drive program success by man...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of IAM and Entitlements, driving product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to unify access management and product configuration, ensuring alignme...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy for Identity & Access Management and Entitlements. Drive innovation in a mature domain while establishing a new framework, collaborating with cross-functio...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Pioneer a transformative role in product management, overseeing Identity & Access Management and Entitlements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define roadmaps, unify frameworks, and drive p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $176K *

Drive project success by managing cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget. Serve as the primary customer liaison, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations while fostering s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative software solutions while optimizing processes and ensuring compliance. Drive team development and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to achieve project...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$168K - $252K *

Drive innovation as a Principal Software Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our AI-driven contract management platform, delivering scalable solutions that empower legal and...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of life science projects by leading multi-discipline teams, ensuring project delivery excellence, and fostering client relationships. Drive business growth while mentoring staff and m...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $200K *

Shape the future of land development by leading projects, managing teams, and cultivating client relationships. Leverage your expertise to drive success from concept to completion while ensuring quali...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead geotechnical projects, conduct analyses, and prepare reports for diverse clients. Collaborate with experts, manage field staff, and ensure compliance with safety standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$107K - $226K *

Shape the future of communication technology by leading a dynamic team in the development of cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. Collaborate across functions to drive innovation and ensure successfu...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $226K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to lead the development of cutting-edge communication semiconductor devices. Oversee design, mentor engineers, and collaborate across functions to deliver high-performan...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Advance engineering initiatives by leading technical teams to successfully manage projects, enhance performance, and integrate functions with business goals. This role fosters professional growth in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $264K *

Pioneer growth in Cloud Infrastructure by leading and mentoring a high-performing engineering team. Balance platform expertise with application delivery to enhance developer experiences and operationa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Engineer innovative hardware solutions from concept to production, driving the development of cutting-edge sensing platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while mentoring peers and ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $200K *

Elevate the technical architecture vision and execution across a product portfolio, driving the transition to a scalable, cloud-native SaaS environment while integrating AI, data, and security. Collab...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $205K *

Unlock potential by leading structural analysis for spacecraft, ensuring integrity through finite element modeling and hand calculations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support design, ver...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.