Welcome to Software Development Manager Positions

Achieve career growth as a Software Development Manager. At Ladders, we specialize in connecting top-tier professionals with high paying job opportunities.

What is a Software Development Manager?

Software Development Managers oversee the planning, development, and maintenance of software applications. They manage a team of developers and work closely with various departments to achieve business objectives.

Opportunities for Software Development Managers at Ladders

Ladders hosts a selection of the highest earning Software Development and Technology Managerial positions. Discover an array of exciting roles and take your software development career to the next level.

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$150K - $175K *

Join us to build impactful data-driven solutions at scale. As a Senior Software Engineer, collaborate across teams to design reliable backend systems and deliver insights that empower brands to optimi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K *

Join a team that's responsible for delivering IT modernization solutions for Federal Government contracts. As a leader, you'll drive projects through their lifecycle and manage teams toward successful...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $165K *

Drive innovative software development as a Principal Engineer, spearheading AI-driven practices and mentoring teams. Ensure high technical standards while collaborating closely with product leadership...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $135K *

Innovate customer lifecycle strategies by managing systems end-to-end, aligning tech with business outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally and drive programs to enhance customer success without requi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Shape impactful curriculum development for federal programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance adult learning initiatives and ensure exceptional educational content delivery. Lead project mana...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing agentic AI systems for a high-scale automotive SaaS platform. Own technical architecture, drive AI-driven automation, and mentor teams to deliver innovative solutions tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Grow your career with a leading team focused on building secure identity solutions. You'll develop and enhance critical authentication systems, driving reliability and security across our platform in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Collaborate to design and enhance a secure identity platform, ensuring reliable authentication and authorization systems that support our products and customer needs, while working with a dedicated te...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Transform the lead generation landscape by optimizing our end-to-end lead engine, driving outbound campaigns, and developing a high-performing SDR team in a fast-paced SaaS environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$388K - $500K+*

Unlock potential by designing and enhancing analysis tools that drive experimentation workflows, ensuring strong reliability and performance across systems while collaborating with various teams to de...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $173K *

Join a team that's transforming the modern vehicle experience by designing innovative web and back-end applications that enhance customer interactions and optimize fleet management for transportation...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $220K *

Lead the development of scalable backend services that enhance routing and dispatch systems, optimizing fleet management and delivery logistics while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver except...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $163K *

Launch innovative solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, building scalable platforms for automating complex tasks across diverse teams, while shaping the future of IoT and enabling smarter operation...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive strategic oversight of AI governance initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals, risk management, and measurable impact to advance responsible AI practices across the organization...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$229K - $241K *

Join a team that's dedicated to scaling innovative enterprise solutions. Lead a senior engineering team while shaping architectural direction, promoting best practices, and collaborating across functi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of end-to-end feature development, delivering high-quality, scalable applications using React, TypeScript, Django, and Python while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$221K - $279K *

Lead a skilled team of engineers in developing scalable solutions for enterprise retail. Drive architectural decisions and unify integrations while fostering a culture of growth and strategic collabor...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $193K *

Elevate your career as a Program Manager, leading diverse projects from inception to completion. Drive collaboration among teams, ensure client satisfaction, and implement innovative solutions, while...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $194K *

Elevate employee experiences by leading technical innovation in Workday systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance integrations and scalability while managing a high-performing team focused on AI-dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $150K *

Empower teams as an Engineering Manager to drive data-centric initiatives. Lead integration projects, ensuring high-quality development and seamless collaboration across departments while delivering o...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $184K *

Engineer and elevate our core product by developing innovative features, tools, and infrastructure while collaborating closely with a dedicated team to maintain high-quality standards and drive techni...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud-native applications. Lead the design and development of innovative software solutions while collaborating with a talented group of engineers in a fully r...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build robust cloud infrastructure, deploy applications, and enhance operations through automation, collaboration, and cutting-edge technologies, while ensuring effective security and disaster recovery...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Lead a dynamic Infrastructure team to enhance cloud and on-premises architectures, fostering modernization and operational excellence while driving automation and reliability within Microsoft Azure en...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Oversee the operational management of large-scale federal transition services for military personnel and Veterans, ensuring effective coordination across multiple installations and providing leadershi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Software Development Manager do?question toggle

    A Software Development Manager oversees a team of software developers, managing project deadlines, allocating resources, and directing the development process to meet business objectives.

  • What qualifications do I need for a Software Development Manager job?question toggle

    Often, you'll need a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, as well as several years of software development experience. Some roles may require a master’s degree or significant leadership experience.

  • What is the earning potential for Software Development Manager jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Software Development Manager positions listed on Ladders pay $100,000 per year or more, providing a significant opportunity for financial and professional growth.