Software Manager Jobs

Explore Software Manager jobs that match your leadership experience and technical expertise. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles leading software engineering teams, delivering products, and shaping development strategy.

What Does a Software Manager Do?

Software Managers guide teams through the planning, development, testing, and delivery of software. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on engineering management, application development, platform teams, or a specific product area. Responsibilities commonly include setting priorities, coaching engineers, coordinating with product and business partners, and maintaining quality and delivery standards.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a blend of technical understanding and people leadership. Relevant strengths may include experience with software development life cycles, architecture and code quality, project planning, hiring and mentoring, and clear communication across technical and nontechnical teams. Requirements vary by company, team, and level of responsibility.

Explore Software Manager Opportunities

Find Software Manager openings across industries and organizations on Ladders. Browse vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, compare role expectations, and identify opportunities that fit your experience, leadership approach, and career goals.

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$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of Microsoft 365 management by defining and delivering security, governance, and multi-tenant capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful onboarding for new customers by managing projects from kickoff to go-live. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring a smooth transition and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $190K *

Innovate in the field of scientific software engineering by leading the design and development of cutting-edge Windows applications that drive advanced atomic force microscopy systems and enhance perf...

Santa Barbara, CARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $229K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance technology by leading engineering efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance product effectiven...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $180K *

Lead innovative storage capacity strategies across a dynamic supply chain network. Develop and implement roadmaps, enhance asset utilization, and drive investment decisions through analytics and cross...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading cross-functional teams in delivering scalable, AI-enhanced software systems. Drive the full software lifecycle while ensuring high-quality outcomes and fosteri...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 days ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Shape the future of scalable platform engineering by leading cross-functional teams in delivering innovative, cloud-native solutions that integrate AI/ML technologies, ensuring high availability and o...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative sales strategies in the regenerative medicine sector. This role involves full-funnel prospecting, building relationships with key stakeholders, and designing imp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by driving sales growth in the private network and enterprise market. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, identify opportunities, and execute strategic plans that exp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Transform operational pursuits by leading due diligence evaluations, assessing feasibility, risks, and benefits. Collaborate with executive leadership and stakeholders to ensure informed decision-maki...

Lebanon, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining change management in healthcare. Support the adoption of innovative informatics solutions, ensuring seamless transitions and user readiness across the Veterans Health Adm...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $120K *

Drive growth by managing sales and account strategies in the PA region, leveraging expertise in genomics and synthetic biology to exceed targets and foster strong customer relationships while ensuring...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$121K - $149K *

Elevate your career by developing and implementing AI initiatives, collaborating with teams to build and enhance AI capabilities from concept to deployment, ensuring successful integration and operati...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of digital advertising by leading a team in delivering programmatic campaign excellence and leveraging data-driven insights to meet client objectives across various channels...

New York, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $104K *

Champion customer success by managing key accounts and driving retention strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance client satisfaction, ensure platform adoption, and achieve renewal goals...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform the go-to-market strategy by owning and optimizing HubSpot systems, ensuring seamless integration across Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to drive measurable business impact and enhanc...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Shape the future of cloud management by leading a dynamic team in delivering VMware by Broadcom solutions. Drive technical excellence, mentor talent, and ensure high-quality service delivery for enter...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Innovate your career by leading product strategy and execution in AI-driven simulation and autonomy. Collaborate with customers and technical teams to transform complex needs into impactful product so...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advanced mechanical design for controllable propulsion systems. Manage a talented engineering team, tackle complex design challenges, and ensure alignment of mission goals with engi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales role driving growth in the ultrasonic flowmeter market. Leverage your expertise to expand business across diverse industries while collaborating with customers an...

Chanhassen, MNRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Empower a high-performing engineering team to build and deliver innovative software solutions. Lead architecture decisions, ensure code quality, and enhance production health while cultivating team gr...

Sacramento, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic global accounting team as you manage international audits, enhance month-end close processes, and drive improvements in accounting operations. Take ownership of complex projects while c...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Drive member activation by leading a cross-functional team to optimize outreach, incentives, and messaging strategies. Own the activation roadmap and funnel metrics to enhance engagement and ensure sc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $165K *

Lead the charge in optimizing bulk distribution services, managing barge supply chains, and ensuring operational excellence from stockpile management to delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to enh...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring quality, time, and cost objectives are met while fostering cross-functional collaboration and effective communication with stakeholders...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Software Manager do?question toggle

    A Software Manager leads software teams and helps plan, build, and deliver software. The role commonly involves setting priorities, supporting team members, coordinating with stakeholders, and overseeing development practices and outcomes.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Software Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for software development experience, familiarity with development processes and technical concepts, and a track record of leading or mentoring teams. Communication, planning, and collaboration skills are also important.

  • How much do Software Manager jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Compensation for individual Software Manager roles varies by employer, location, experience, and responsibilities.

  • Where can I find Software Manager jobs?question toggle

    Browse Software Manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more across organizations and industries.