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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$145K - $175K *

Accelerate your career by architecting innovative IT operations solutions. Lead the design and implementation of advanced ServiceNow capabilities, ensuring high accuracy and integration across enterpr...

Illinois, USRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Empower innovation by architecting scalable transportation solutions using cloud-native technologies. Lead end-to-end development, mentor engineers, and drive AI-native applications to enhance Walmart...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 days ago

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

$132K - $264K *

Inspire and lead technical innovation as a senior engineer driving cloud-native solutions and AI integrations. Mentor teams and translate business needs into scalable, maintainable systems, ensuring e...

Bellevue, WARemote

4 weeks ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Lead the design and development of scalable backend microservices using cloud-native architecture, driving innovation and continuous improvement in a dynamic tech environment. Mentor teams and ensure...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 month ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse EV projects, ensuring successful delivery through collaboration, strategic planning, and effective stakeholder engagement. Drive project excellence while naviga...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing leadership and organizational capabilities through innovative learning solutions. This role focuses on translating business strategies into engaging developme...

Bellevue, WARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the evolution of our billing systems by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive strategy, ensure accuracy, and collaborate across departments to enhance customer trust as we scale our usage...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $195K *

Drive PEMCO's digital commerce strategy, enhancing customer journeys and optimizing sales across channels. Lead cross-functional teams to improve online experiences, boost acquisition, and ensure alig...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $220K *

Engineer scalable solutions by driving the full software development lifecycle, implementing cloud-native architecture, and integrating AI/ML features while fostering collaboration and mentoring withi...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead a high-performing team to manage comprehensive patient services, focusing on strategic operations, client relationships, and compliance. Ensure program performance meets KPIs while driving contin...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Lead client relationships by managing multiple projects in the electronic discovery sector. Drive client satisfaction through effective communication and coordination, ensuring high-quality service de...

Overland Park, KSRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $286K *

Lead initiatives to design and implement scalable Android solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive technical mentorship and enhance product functionality through innovative AI...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Reposted today

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

$110K - $220K *

Unlock your potential by driving platform capabilities and leading full software lifecycles. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring teams in cloud-native archit...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the design and delivery of scalable platform capabilities, driving innovation in cloud-native architecture and AI/ML integration while mentoring engineers and ensuring...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of scalable platforms, mentoring teams, and ensuring alignment with architectural best practices. Collaborate across functions to deliver effective solution...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in scalable platform development, focusing on AI/ML frameworks and cloud-native architecture. Lead the software lifecycle, mentor engineers, and collaborate to de...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Drive the development of scalable platform capabilities, ensuring technical excellence and collaboration across teams. Lead the full software lifecycle, applying cloud-native architecture and mentorin...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Shape innovative solutions by leading the design and development of scalable backend systems, driving architectural excellence, and mentoring engineering teams to enhance operational efficiency and te...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Drive innovation and operational excellence by leading development of scalable AI/ML platforms. Mentor teams, ensure quality through best practices, and collaborate across functions to translate compl...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Champion scalable platform solutions as a Staff Software Engineer, driving cloud-native architecture and AI integration. Collaborate across teams to enhance developer productivity while delivering hig...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Transform the future of software engineering by leading the design and delivery of scalable, cloud-native platforms. Drive innovation through AI/ML integration while mentoring teams and collaborating...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Collaborate to lead development of scalable platform capabilities, driving software lifecycle initiatives with a focus on cloud-native architecture and AI/ML integration while fostering engineering be...

Bentonville, ARRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Drive innovation in scalable software solutions, enhancing eCommerce and user engagement. Lead design, development, and mentoring within a collaborative team to improve system resilience and performan...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 month ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer relationships by managing a portfolio of 300 accounts, driving growth and adoption, and serving as a trusted partner through proactive engagement and strategic insights to enhance c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $110K *

Help us enhance user experience by developing and maintaining Firefox features for OS integration. Collaborate with a distributed team to tackle complex engineering tasks and contribute to a high-qual...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.