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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$307K - $427K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud computing by leveraging frontier-level AI and engineering expertise. Lead cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize autonomous systems, driving the future of...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $174K *

Oversee the execution of complex technical projects, ensuring alignment between technology and operations while leading cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions to mission challenges...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$92K - $174K *

Lead the execution of complex technical projects, ensuring alignment between engineering and operations. Develop innovative solutions for mission challenges while overseeing scope, schedules, and budg...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovative interconnect solutions for medical applications, providing technical leadership and strategic direction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and ens...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading multiple engineering teams to drive innovation, enhance AI integration, and elevate technical standards. Shape the future of engineering leadership while aligning technical...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $165K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading and mentoring a diverse team, establishing best practices, and overseeing product development from concept to manufacturing, ensuring alignment with customer ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $322K *

Shape the future of datacenter products by leading cross-functional teams, developing strategies, and driving execution from concept to mass production, ensuring excellence in performance and quality...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving engineering programs for cloud observability and storage platforms, ensuring high availability and performance while fostering collaboration and trust in a fast-paced, innov...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $300K *

Lead high-performing teams to develop user-facing platforms and robust backend services, bridging complex data with intuitive applications. Drive architectural excellence and mentor engineers while co...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the Validation and Process Engineering teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Oversee equipment validation, project management, and cross-department collaborat...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential as you lead cross-functional teams in driving New Product Introductions for critical accounts. Manage risks, ensure timely delivery, and enhance customer satisfaction through eff...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in product onboarding for hyperscaler accounts. Lead cross-functional initiatives, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery while enhancing customer satisfaction...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented engineering team to develop innovative airgap-native software solutions. Drive product success in National Defense by ensuring seamless integration with UDS, fostering collaboration...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $220K *

Shape the future of vehicle programs by managing schedules, risks, and cross-functional coordination. Ensure alignment between technical leadership and program commitments while providing clear update...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $176K *

Shape the future of sales excellence by owning end-to-end seller experiences. You’ll optimize workflows, create impactful solutions, and directly influence our revenue systems through innovative produ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative capital planning and project management. Lead assessments, nurture client relationships, and mentor a talented team while delivering impactful solutions in a...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $175K *

Drive strategic pre-sales initiatives and delivery oversight, leveraging technical expertise in custom development, integration, DevOps, and AI to ensure successful client engagements and solution imp...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$184K - $250K *

Shape the future of drone delivery by leading a software team to develop scalable services for airspace management and mission planning, ensuring reliability and efficiency as operations expand...

Yesterday

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

$115K - $275K *

Manage the delivery of GPU clusters for AI workloads by coordinating teams across engineering, networking, and operations. Develop strategies, manage risks, and ensure timely, quality launches to scal...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of engineering leadership by guiding teams to enhance product stability, performance, and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive meaningful improvements and fost...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Engineering Manager, leading multiple engineering teams to enhance established booking-management products. Drive operational excellence, foster team growth, and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead and develop engineering teams for established booking-management products. Drive product improvements while ensuring stability, performance, and operational excellence. Foster a collaborative env...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $209K *

Drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence by leading complex, cross-functional programs. Collaborate with senior leaders to translate executive strategies into actionable plans, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Unlock potential by driving the integration of cloud-native software with global satellite network operations, ensuring seamless collaboration between software, hardware, and external partners for rel...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.