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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$79K - $92K *

Unlock potential by managing partnerships to drive community solar initiatives. This role supports program participants, ensures compliance, and enhances program performance while promoting clean ener...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of hardware and support services for veterinary practices, driving P&L performance, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to e...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $234K *

Shape the future of autonomous systems by leading the integration of multi-modality sensors, ensuring robust performance and alignment with product goals. Collaborate across teams to tackle engineerin...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower engineering teams by leveraging AI to enhance legacy platforms and accelerate delivery cycles. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement AI tooling, streamline processes, and drive innovatio...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading complex divestiture initiatives. Drive alignment and manage interdependencies in a transformative environment, ensuring successful execution across varied business funct...

Phoenix, AZRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $88K *

Drive supplier relationships and manage product lines to optimize performance. Collaborate with teams on product development, analyze market trends, and execute pricing strategies to enhance value and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team by supporting and enhancing enterprise applications. Ensure optimal application performance, facilitate user engagement, and foster cross-functional collaboration for continuous impro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $185K *

Grow your career with an innovative team shaping data engineering through AI. Lead and mentor skilled engineers, design robust data pipelines, and drive industry-best practices for a data-driven futur...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Take ownership of building intelligent, cloud-native solutions that streamline radiology workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software, ensuring quality and security...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $158K *

Elevate your career as a Mendix Developer, designing and deploying enterprise applications for transportation management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance logistics operations using cutting-ed...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to manage complex projects, ensuring quality control and timely deliverables while coordinating with engineers and stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement and provide analytical...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us lead the charge in optimizing Radio Access Network deployments. This role combines RF engineering expertise with project management to ensure successful execution from planning to carrier acce...

North Carolina, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Champion customer relationships by guiding EPC firms through the sales process, from project inception to installation. Leverage your expertise in engineered equipment to drive growth and ensure long...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $170K *

Drive transformative Oracle Cloud P2P solutions for Higher Education, guiding teams and clients through strategic implementations while fostering a collaborative culture and mentoring junior staff to...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical resource, enhancing enterprise applications and infrastructure services. Drive operational excellence, support cross-functional initiatives, and ensure reliable, sec...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $275K *

Manage the delivery of GPU clusters for AI workloads by coordinating teams across engineering, networking, and operations. Develop strategies, manage risks, and ensure timely, quality launches to scal...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $175K *

Transform enterprise-scale Oracle ERP programs by leading complex implementations, upgrades, and migrations. Drive project governance, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with client o...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Advance software development by leading projects, mentoring engineers, and architecting solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and functionality while staying updated on technology...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$228K - $423K *

Shape the future of advanced missile programs by leading cross-functional teams, driving strategic R&D initiatives, and ensuring alignment with customer needs. Your efforts will pave the way for gener...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Build and execute strategies to drive new business growth, fostering client relationships and enhancing service alignment. Collaborate with teams to ensure client satisfaction and retention while iden...

Atlanta, GARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving new business development strategies and fostering client relationships to enhance revenue growth in the Midwest region. Collaborate with district leaders to identify opport...

St. Louis, MORemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Unlock your potential by driving new business development on the West Coast. Collaborate with leaders to expand client relationships and enhance revenue growth through strategic proposals and effectiv...

Sacramento, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Grow a dynamic team driving OpenRouter’s provider ecosystem, managing innovations across diverse models and endpoints, ensuring quality and efficiency in inference services for millions of requests da...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform your career by developing cutting-edge cloud storage solutions. Collaborate within an Agile team to design, deliver, and maintain features that enhance medical imaging services, ensuring hig...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of a cloud storage solution, designing and delivering features for a medical imaging platform. Collaborate within an Agile team, taking ownership of the development lifec...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.