Entry Level Engineering Manager Jobs

New grad engineering manager jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a hands-on portfolio can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site and hybrid roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like GitLab, Shield AI, and Apple hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles78
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGitLab
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type64% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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White Lodging
Engineering Manager
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White Lodging
Added 3d ago
Engineering Manager
White Lodging
Austin, Texas
Business Operations
Hospitality Management
Project Management
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
5,001-10,000

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Hoffman & Hoffman Inc
Engineering Project Manager
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Hoffman & Hoffman Inc
Added 4d ago
Engineering Project Manager
Hoffman & Hoffman Inc
Kansas City, Kansas
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$100k - $125k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Innominds
Engineering Program Manager
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Innominds
Added 1w ago
Engineering Program Manager
Innominds
Cupertino, California
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Embedded Systems Engineering
$140k - $160k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Electrical Engineering Project Manager
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Added 1w ago
Electrical Engineering Project Manager
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$120k - $160k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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TransCore
Manager, Systems Engineering
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TransCore
Added 1w ago
Manager, Systems Engineering
TransCore
San Diego, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$130k - $160k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Engineering Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

GitLab
GitLab3 open roles
Shield AI
Shield AI3 open roles
Apple
Apple2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services10
  • Technology & Software9
  • Electronics & Hardware8
  • Construction & Real Estate7
  • Retail5

Entry Level Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level engineering manager job?

Focus on demonstrating leadership in small-scale settings: capstone projects, internship team coordination, or junior lead roles on engineering teams. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can communicate across technical and non-technical stakeholders, show ownership of deliverables, and have hands-on engineering experience even if management experience is limited. A clear portfolio of projects you led or contributed to significantly strengthens your application.

Which companies hire entry level engineering managers?

Companies hiring entry level engineering managers right now include GitLab, Shield AI, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from growth-stage startups and mid-size technology companies that need junior managers to lead small engineering pods or coordinate early-stage product teams.

Are there remote entry level engineering manager jobs?

Yes, though remote openings at this level are less common than for senior roles. About 36% of entry level engineering manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting employer preferences for in-person mentorship and onboarding for candidates earlier in their management careers. Hybrid schedules are the most frequent flexible arrangement available at this stage.

Are these new grad engineering manager jobs?

Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior engineering manager roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or academic leadership toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time management history. Searching for 'junior' or 'associate' engineering manager titles can also surface entry-level-appropriate openings.

Which industries hire the most entry level engineering managers?

Entry Level engineering manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to grow engineering headcount quickly and promote or hire junior managers to maintain team velocity, making them the most accessible industries for candidates stepping into a management track for the first time.