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 Product Manager, AI Harness
$132K - $149K *
Elevate healthcare AI by owning product strategy for evaluation tools. Collaborate with engineers and developers to create scalable solutions that enhance user value and ensure compliance across diver...
Yesterday
Principal Product Manager, Sandboxes
$184K - $263K *
Empower developers by leading the vision and strategy for Docker Sandboxes. Drive product adoption and innovation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to create secure, user-friendly infras...
3 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Enablement
$150K - $185K *
Champion the development of high-trust engineering teams while managing intake, capacity planning, and operational excellence. Drive delivery and foster collaboration across functions to meet evolving...
6 days ago
$192K - $278K *
Join a team that's redefining search by driving Personalization Quality across AI. Collaborate cross-functionally to guide innovative products from conception to launch, ensuring user trust and enhanc...
1 week ago
$192K - $278K *
Lead the charge in driving product strategy and execution for AI platforms, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance enterprise capabilities and deliver innovative solutions that empower teams and...
2 weeks ago
Foundation Labs Engineer, Production Systems
$110K - $130K *
Empower innovation by leading projects in a dynamic lab environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and scale capacity, driving hardware development and stra...
2 weeks ago
Foundation Labs Engineer, Production Systems
$110K - $130K *
Optimize operational efficiency by leading projects in a dynamic lab environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance hardware development and scale capacity effectively, ensuring clear...
2 weeks ago
$168K - $253K *
Pioneer innovative data-driven decision-making and analytics capabilities that enhance patient care, support business operations, and foster collaboration across the organization while leading a team...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Product Manager
$141K - $177K *
Join us to shape the future of cybersecurity by leading product vision and strategy for our innovative Autonomous and Continuous pentesting platform, driving impactful solutions that enhance security...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Deliver exceptional project management for subsea equipment, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder engagement, and client satisfaction while optimizing resources and mitigating risks throughout the pr...
2 weeks ago
Director of Engineering Integrated Platform | Platform Engineering, SRE & DevOps
$235K - $250K *
Transform engineering leadership by building resilient platforms and teams. Drive strategic initiatives in SRE, DevOps, and AI adoption while ensuring operational excellence and incident management ac...
2 weeks ago
$156K - $235K *
Elevate engineering excellence by architecting and delivering AI tooling platforms that redefine how Global Quality Engineering operates, enhancing workflows across multiple brands and teams...
Reposted today
$134K - $223K *
Lead a dedicated team to drive innovation in software engineering, focusing on delivering centralized address management solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product outcomes and maint...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional antenna solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction while managing program scope, timelines, and budgets effectively...
2 weeks ago
Principal Software Engineer - Onshape
$131K - $180K *
Shape the future of CAD technology by developing innovative user interfaces and modeling functionalities. Leverage your full-stack skills to enhance performance, collaborating with cross-functional te...
Reposted 3 days ago
Sr. Product Manager - Practice Experience
$160K - $180K *
Empower teams by owning the end-to-end practice experience, enhancing workflows and onboarding for diverse users. Drive product improvements that ensure quick ROI and seamless integration across multi...
4 days ago
Sr. Product Manager - Practice Experience
$160K - $180K *
Transform the practice experience by owning the app's workflows and user interactions, ensuring seamless onboarding and daily operations for diverse customer types, while driving product improvements...
4 days ago
Industrial Engineer - Production Flow & Facility Optimization
$88K - $105K *
Transform submarine production by optimizing facilities and layouts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and readiness, ensuring that construction meets evolving program dema...
Reposted 4 days ago
Technical Lead Engineer - Power Validation & Characterization
$162K - $195K *
Lead the end-to-end validation strategy for custom silicon programs, ensuring robust performance from pre-silicon emulation to post-silicon characterization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager - Software Engineering - PLM Platform
$150K - $225K *
Develop a high-performing Teamcenter engineering team, driving design, integration, and automated quality assurance initiatives. Partner with stakeholders to enhance product lifecycle processes and en...
4 weeks ago
Product Manager - Project Manager
$109K - $197K *
Drive project success by coordinating teams and managing timelines in a dynamic environment. Leverage your extensive experience to ensure seamless execution and delivery of solutions across global mar...
Yesterday
Principal Product Manager, AI Strategy & Execution
$166K - $249K *
Shape the future of AI in healthcare by defining and executing a strategic roadmap that integrates intelligent solutions into clinical workflows, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating wit...
3 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, MarianaOS
$150K - $180K *
Lead a dynamic team of software engineers to enhance critical minerals supply chains, driving innovation and efficiency in mining operations. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure timely del...
3 weeks ago
$325K - $370K *
Join a team that's redefining data center operations by leading GPU infrastructure and fleet management. Drive automation, enhance reliability, and scale operations in a high-growth environment while...
1 week ago
$108K - $158K *
Drive high-impact programs across multiple domains, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to manage complex initiatives from conception to completion, leveragi...
3 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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