Principal Reliability Engineer Jobs

Discover Principal Reliability Engineer opportunities on Ladders, a destination for vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Principal Reliability Engineers guide the strategies and technical practices that help organizations build dependable products, systems, and operations. Explore senior-level roles where you can shape reliability programs, solve complex engineering challenges, and influence decisions across teams.

What Does a Principal Reliability Engineer Do?

Principal Reliability Engineers lead efforts to improve the availability, safety, durability, and performance of products or systems. Depending on the industry, they may analyze failure data, assess technical risks, develop reliability models, guide testing and validation, and recommend design or process changes. They often serve as senior technical authorities, partnering with engineering, operations, quality, and leadership teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek extensive engineering experience and a track record of leading complex reliability initiatives. Relevant strengths may include failure-mode analysis, root-cause investigation, reliability statistics, systems engineering, risk assessment, test planning, and clear technical communication. Requirements vary by employer and industry; some positions may also call for specialized tools, standards, or experience with regulated environments.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Principal Reliability Engineer roles can be found across sectors such as aerospace, energy, manufacturing, medical technology, telecommunications, and software or cloud services. The work may focus on physical assets and products, mission-critical infrastructure, or distributed systems. Browse openings to find positions that match your technical background, preferred industry, and career goals.

Find Principal Reliability Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles, and identify positions where your reliability expertise can have a broad impact.

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$125K - $145K *

Drive product strategy and modernization for merchant onboarding solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management capabilities and ensure market-leading standards in a d...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $210K *

Empower your career with a role focused on developing large-scale infrastructure and distributed systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance cloud technologies and deliver critical services for diverse...

Cambridge, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by designing and maintaining automation frameworks that enhance software reliability and delivery speed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complian...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $176K *

Lead the charge in evolving a cutting-edge financial assistant, enhancing user experience through innovative features and AI integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic st...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive customer success by implementing and expanding Teleport solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance adoption, troubleshoot issues, and deliver tailored training, ensuring cl...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $235K *

Drive your career forward by owning SEC reporting and disclosures, coordinating cross-functional processes, and enhancing the quality and efficiency of external financial reporting as a critical membe...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $158K *

Shape the future of critical infrastructure by managing complex projects across retail grocery stores. Drive end-to-end delivery, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and ensure operational continui...

Washington, USRemote

Today

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

$100K - $152K *

Accelerate your career by leading high voltage substation projects, collaborating with engineers to solve complex electrical issues, and enhancing your skills through peer learning and client interact...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing software-based automated test systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance RF testing solutions, utilizing cutting-edge technologies an...

Alabama, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$104K - $153K *

Unlock your potential by leading the technical delivery of workforce applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance productivity through automation, AI, and integrations, ensuring secure and efficien...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Elevate healthcare technology by owning mobile and web apps that enhance clinician workflows. Drive product direction, prioritize initiatives, and ensure patient safety while leveraging AI to improve...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$221K - $235K *

Champion the development of secure, reliable software solutions by guiding technical direction, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality code delivery while addressing comp...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion data innovation by leading a skilled engineering team to enhance our enterprise data platform. Drive architectural excellence and streamline processes across Azure and Microsoft Fabric, ensur...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$164K - $240K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build AI infrastructure, ensure reliability and security, and guide technical direction while fostering engineer development. Lead innovative projects that e...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$139K - $188K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $188K *

Transform your career by leading strategic product planning and managing complex investment solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define product vision, oversee project delivery, and drive innov...

Missouri, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $300K *

Champion the evolution of a high-volume data platform, collaborating with engineering and product teams to enhance reliability and efficiency while mentoring senior engineers and driving innovative AI...

San Diego, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $165K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier performance through hands-on diagnostics, assessments, and corrective actions. Collaborate with international suppliers to ensure quality and efficiency in manufa...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $149K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing aerospace materials technology. In this role, you'll lead the definition and qualification of materials for engine hardware, collaborating with cross-function...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead control assessments, ensuring consistent application of methodologies and quality oversight across multiple clients while mentoring assessors...

Charleston, SCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Optimize and integrate the manufacturing process for hazardous materials, taking ownership from design through commissioning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and efficiency i...

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Reposted 4 days ago

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

$150K - $210K *

Engage with customers to design tailored solutions utilizing Zoo's APIs, driving adoption and ensuring successful integration, while supporting sales with technical expertise and customer demonstratio...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $189K *

Engineer innovative electrical designs, ensuring compliance and safety for mission-critical power and cooling products. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate systems, manage changes, and execute...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $165K *

Lead advanced power system studies while mentoring engineers and driving innovative solutions for grid modernization and renewable energy integration. Collaborate with teams to ensure accuracy and hig...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Principal Reliability Engineer do?question toggle

    A Principal Reliability Engineer leads technical work to improve the dependability, safety, availability, and performance of products or systems. Responsibilities may include risk analysis, failure investigation, reliability modeling, testing strategy, and cross-functional technical guidance.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Principal Reliability Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for substantial engineering experience, expertise in reliability methods, and the ability to lead complex technical initiatives. Specific requirements vary by role and may include industry-specific standards, tools, or credentials.

  • Which industries hire Principal Reliability Engineers?question toggle

    Common employers operate in aerospace, energy, manufacturing, medical technology, telecommunications, and software or cloud services, among other sectors.

  • How can I find Principal Reliability Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Principal Reliability Engineer listings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more and review opportunities suited to your experience.