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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$106K - $159K *

Advance Workday's global Sales Development initiatives by leading early career talent programs, ensuring alignment and efficiency from recruitment through long-term retention for SDRs. Drive success t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $159K *

Pioneer the future of early career talent development in Sales by leading global initiatives, enhancing recruitment strategies, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to optimize the SDR experie...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $159K *

Engage in shaping the future of global sales by developing early career talent strategies, managing internship programs, and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams to enhance sales devel...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $159K *

Shape the future of early career talent in sales by leading strategic initiatives that attract, develop, and retain SDRs globally. Foster collaboration, enhance curriculum, and ensure a robust, effect...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $159K *

Lead the charge in nurturing early career talent and enhancing operational strategies for the Sales Development team globally, ensuring alignment and collaboration across multiple departments to drive...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $159K *

Unlock potential by managing global early career talent initiatives, enhancing recruitment strategies, and driving development programs for Sales Development Representatives. Shape future pipelines wh...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $159K *

Drive the strategy and operations for attracting, developing, and retaining early career talent in the global Sales Development organization, ensuring alignment across teams and contributing to long-t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing a distributed engineering team focused on network, cloud, and infrastructure operations. Drive capacity planning, incident response, and communication practices to ensure h...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building innovative enterprise applications. Lead projects from inception to delivery, mentor junior developers, and engage with clients to solve complex challenges usi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K *

Elevate your career as a lead software engineer, solving complex challenges for Fortune 500 clients through innovative custom solutions. Lead teams, explore diverse technologies, and enhance project d...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the strategy and delivery of data platforms, ensuring clean, scalable data foundations while modernizing solutions and enhancing analytics capabilities. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive su...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Oversee the development of a new engineering function, shaping its technical direction and enhancing GTM strategies through collaboration with cross-functional teams, while leading a small team of eng...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Unlock your potential by leading the development of a new engineering function. Shape technical strategies, enhance GTM workflows, and drive innovation with a hands-on approach while collaborating acr...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Discover a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering function. Lead a small team to enhance our GTM engine, integrating product and marketing efforts while driving innovation in technology...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Champion the development of a new engineering function, shaping technical strategy and building dependable systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance GTM workflows and leverage AI for improved outco...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $145K *

Champion end-to-end solution architecture for major initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and non-functional requirements. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality, compliant...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$191K - $239K *

Elevate consumer experiences by driving AI innovations and technical direction across engineering teams, enhancing high-traffic services for millions. Mentor talent, establish best practices, and deli...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the delivery and operational excellence of enterprise applications, driving strategic initiatives, and managing teams to ensure high-quality outcomes in a stable production...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$152K - $177K *

Drive complex, cross-functional programs from inception to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering measurable outcomes. Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and development of complex software solutions across multiple teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure high-quality product delivery while maintaining industry stand...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the Edge Networking team, owning traffic configuration and observability. Shape practices and standards while evolving the ingress layer for reliability and self-service. Drive performance and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $158K *

Innovate with us as you design and develop scalable applications. Leverage AI tools to enhance the SDLC while collaborating with teams to deliver impactful solutions in the real estate sector, driving...

4 weeks ago

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

$180K - $272K *

Drive the future of software delivery by leading a team to enhance CI/CD processes, ensuring rapid and safe code deployment while collaborating with AI-driven development initiatives...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of technical delivery by leading complex programs, bridging engineering, operations, and business teams to ensure successful outcomes and strategic alignment in a dynamic environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $265K *

Lead the charge in shaping robust data infrastructure that empowers teams across the organization. Drive strategy, foster innovation, and elevate team performance while ensuring reliable, high-quality...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

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.

  • What qualifications are typically required for senior manager, software development jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek significant software engineering experience, demonstrated people leadership, and strong communication and planning skills. Some roles also require experience with particular technologies, industries, or large-scale systems; qualifications differ by employer.

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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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    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actual compensation for a specific role can vary based on location, company, industry, experience, and responsibilities; review each listing for available salary information.

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