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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate our Support Engineering team by leading and mentoring technical experts in solving complex customer challenges, while shaping processes from the ground up for scalable, efficient operations in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $202K *

Shape the future of security initiatives by driving cross-functional projects, ensuring compliance, and enhancing collaboration across teams to safeguard sensitive data while achieving strategic busin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $202K *

Drive cross-functional security and identity initiatives, managing complex programming and compliance projects to enhance organizational efficiency and data protection across multiple teams while ensu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $202K *

Join our engineering team as a Senior Technical Program Manager, leading cross-functional security and identity initiatives. Utilize your expertise to drive project execution, enhance compliance stand...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $202K *

Lead the charge in driving security and identity initiatives, managing complex technical programs, and delivering impactful solutions while collaborating across diverse teams to ensure compliance and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $202K *

Join a team that's driving innovation and compliance in security initiatives. Lead and manage cross-functional technical programs while fostering collaboration and delivering impactful results in a fa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and launch of a new gas strut product line, optimizing manufacturing processes and collaborating across teams to ensure quality and efficiency in production. Drive technical exper...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $143K *

Empower production excellence by designing robust manufacturing processes and procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mechanical integrity and ensure product performance through...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $166K *

Transform project delivery by leading complex technical initiatives, ensuring effective collaboration and adherence to methodologies. Drive operational success through strategic planning, risk managem...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$164K - $202K *

Transform your career by leading technical projects and enhancing security initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive compliance and protect sensitive data in a fast-paced environme...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $202K *

Deliver impactful security and identity programs by driving cross-functional projects, enhancing operational effectiveness, and fostering stakeholder collaboration to achieve strategic goals in a dyna...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in sustaining engineering, driving reliability and performance improvements across complex systems. Manage a multidisciplinary team to enhance operational insights and resolve technica...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of electrical safety and engineering by leading global programs, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across multiple sites while mentoring teams and enhancing oper...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $140K *

Lead complex Salesforce initiatives, managing scope, budget, and risks across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and drive continuous improvement while leveraging AI tools...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of internal systems that drive operational efficiency and scalability, enhancing financial and academic workflows to support significant growth a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Manage engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and stakeholder alignment. Drive collaboration across teams while mitigating risks and enhancing operatio...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Champion innovation by developing cloud solutions that empower our cutting-edge robots. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experiences and optimize systems, while mentoring peers and drivi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex manufacturing programs by leading project delivery, managing client relationships, and integrating design-build teams to ensure successful outcomes in diverse sectors like aerospace...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Empower our team by leading complex manufacturing projects, translating client needs into actionable plans, and ensuring successful delivery while managing scope, budget, and quality across diverse se...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex manufacturing projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project delivery from concept to execution. Collaborate with design teams to translate production intent in...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex manufacturing projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project delivery. Manage scope, budget, and quality while integrating engineering disciplines and applying Lean principles to opti...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$119K - $161K *

Advance your career by managing the roadmap for innovative AMZL delivery stations. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive impactful product development while ensuring alignment with strategic goals a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation in healthcare by architecting scalable AI systems. Lead cross-team projects, mentor engineers, and enhance development practices to ensure safe, reliable patient communication. Coll...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to architect scalable AI solutions in healthcare, enhancing patient communication and safety. Lead cross-team projects, mentor engineers, and drive innovation in AI engineering pra...

Orlando, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Advance the future of infrastructure by leading geotechnical projects, managing client relationships, budgets, and schedules while mentoring junior staff and ensuring quality and safety in all deliver...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.