Senior Manager, Software Development Jobs

Explore senior manager, software development opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted roles paying $100,000 or more. Senior managers guide engineering teams, shape technical direction, and help organizations deliver reliable software that meets business needs.

What Does a Senior Manager of Software Development Do?

Senior managers oversee software development teams and programs, translating organizational priorities into technical plans and delivery goals. Depending on the company, they may manage multiple teams, partner with product and design leaders, guide architecture decisions, and establish practices for quality, security, and dependable releases.

Common Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop software engineers and engineering managers.
  • Set team priorities, delivery plans, and measurable performance goals.
  • Collaborate with product, design, security, and business stakeholders.
  • Guide technical strategy, architecture, and modernization initiatives.
  • Improve engineering processes, code quality, and release reliability.
  • Manage staffing, budgets, risks, and cross-team dependencies.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for substantial software engineering experience, a record of leading teams, and the ability to balance technical judgment with business priorities. Useful strengths include people management, strategic planning, systems design, clear communication, and experience with modern development practices. Requirements vary by organization, industry, and the scope of the role.

Find Senior Software Development Leadership Roles

Use Ladders to explore senior manager, software development jobs and discover opportunities that match your experience and career goals. Compare role requirements, leadership scope, and compensation details as you search for your next software engineering management position.

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$126K - $208K *

Partner with us to drive global GTM strategies and co-innovate solutions in the Autonomous Workforce sector, leveraging ServiceNow technologies. Lead partner alignment to optimize opportunities, enhan...

Silver Spring, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in shaping portfolio-level product strategy for P&C insurance technology. Collaborate across multiple product lines to drive data-driven investment decisions and enhance overall portfo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $286K *

Lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software development lifecycle while integrating AI/ML technologies. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality so...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$134K - $209K *

Lead the product strategy and delivery for a comprehensive Workday ecosystem. Manage a team of product managers to enhance HR capabilities, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and improving...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Engine Programmer, where you'll design and optimize core game engine systems, collaborating with external developers to enhance performance across multiple games. You...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the development of innovative Generative AI solutions, overseeing end-to-end processes from design to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise systems and ensure...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing workplace design and construction projects, ensuring operational readiness and accountability across multiple sites while optimizing budgets and vendor performance for succ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $286K *

Champion the development of scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software lifecycle while applying cloud-native architecture principles. Lead engineering teams, mentor talent, and ensure h...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $220K *

Champion scalable solutions by driving the software development lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture, and integrating AI/ML components. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and mento...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $220K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software engineering, delivering scalable cloud-native solutions while leading the full development lifecycle. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes an...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $220K *

Lead the charge in delivering scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software development lifecycle, and mentoring engineers while integrating AI/ML components to foster innovation and techn...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $286K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering scalable platform capabilities, driving the full software development lifecycle while integrating AI/ML solutions to enhance system resilience and agility a...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Today

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

$143K - $286K *

Engineer scalable platform capabilities, driving full lifecycle ownership from design to deployment. Collaborate across teams to enhance system resilience and agility, while mentoring engineers and fo...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $286K *

Lead the charge in designing and evolving enterprise-scale storage platforms, driving modernization and resilience across cloud-native and on-premises environments while mentoring teams and enhancing...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $286K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of scalable platform capabilities, driving innovation in AI/ML frameworks, and mentoring engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $286K *

Engineer scalable platform capabilities by leading the software development lifecycle, integrating AI/ML technologies, and promoting architectural excellence while mentoring teams to deliver high-qual...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $220K *

Drive the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, enhancing engineering productivity through technical leadership and collaboration. Lead the full software lifecycle while promoting clo...

Bentonville, ARRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$132K - $264K *

Champion technical excellence as a Staff Engineer, leading architectural direction across teams, solving complex problems, and mentoring engineers to elevate performance in a dynamic eCommerce fulfill...

Hoboken, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $220K *

Champion technical leadership in reliability and scalability, driving SRE best practices and AI innovations. Build automation frameworks and enhance operational excellence across platforms, ensuring r...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $220K *

Innovate by driving technical excellence in mission-critical applications, enhancing reliability and performance for a global workforce. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex chall...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Accelerate progress at a leading tech firm by driving scalable software solutions. Lead cross-functional teams in developing cloud-native applications while enhancing engineering practices and integra...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $220K *

Lead technical initiatives to enhance reliability and scalability across platforms. Drive SRE best practices, architect automation frameworks, and innovate with AI solutions to improve incident manage...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $286K *

Transform software development by leading cloud-native initiatives, mentoring peers, and integrating AI/ML technologies. Drive the full software lifecycle to deliver scalable, resilient solutions that...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $286K *

Empower your career by leading software development initiatives, driving innovation, and collaborating across teams to deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions that enhance operational efficiency and...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Develop and enhance browser extension features that secure user experiences. Collaborate with product teams and implement best coding practices to optimize performance and usability, all while maintai...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior manager of software development do?question toggle

    A senior manager leads software development teams, sets delivery priorities, supports team growth, and works with stakeholders to align engineering work with business goals. The role may also include technical strategy, architecture oversight, budgeting, and coordination across teams.

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    Titles vary across companies. Senior managers often oversee a broader scope, such as multiple teams, engineering managers, or cross-organization initiatives, while engineering managers may focus on one team. Responsibilities depend on the organization’s structure.

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