Engineering Manager Jobs in Colorado
Engineering Manager jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, where companies like Lockheed Martin, Arrow Electronics, and Ball Corporation maintain deep engineering operations and hire at every level from first-time leads to senior directors. Defense systems, aerospace, software infrastructure, and semiconductor supply chain are the specialties driving the most consistent demand. Colorado's engineering management market is among the most active in the Mountain West, with a strong mix of established contractors and fast-growing tech firms competing for qualified candidates. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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DESCRIPTION
Application deadline: Aug 16, 2026
Shape the future of live events advertising at Amazon. As a Senior Product Manager - Technical for Live Events Optimizer, you’ll own the end-to-end advertiser experience for our fastest-growing programmatic solution. You’ll transform how advertisers buy live sports and events inventory by driving intuitive UX, actionable reporting, and backend optimizations that ensure budgets are spent efficiently during peak moments. Partner with engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders to balance technical sophistication with seamless user experiences—defining the next generation of live advertising at Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
Own advertiser-facing experiences: Partner with UX design to transform complex live events workflows (pacing, forecasting) into intuitive, self-service interactions for campaign creation and management.
Define actionable reporting: Build performance dashboards that surface insights across sport, league, event, and deal dimensions, integrating with Amazon DSP’s broader reporting infrastructure.
Drive backend optimizations: Improve pacing algorithms, forecasting accuracy, and delivery reliability systems to ensure budgets are fully spent during high-value live moments.
Shape product strategy: Partner with senior leadership to prioritize roadmap items, translate strategic goals into requirements, and deliver measurable outcomes (e.g., advertiser satisfaction, budget delivery rates).
Voice of the Customer: Engage directly with advertisers, agencies, and sales teams to uncover pain points in campaign setup, delivery, and measurement.
Collaborate cross-functionally: Work with engineering, applied science, design, sales, and go-to-market teams to align technical capabilities with business needs.
Validate through experimentation: Run A/B tests on UX flows and backend systems to iterate rapidly and improve advertiser outcomes.
A day in the life
We're building the next generation of advertising technology that transforms how brands connect with audiences during the moments that matter most. Our team combines deep ad tech expertise with a customer-first mindset, working collaboratively to solve complex technical challenges while keeping the advertiser experience at the center of everything we do. We're committed to creating products that balance sophistication with simplicity, enabling our customers to achieve their goals with confidence. As part of our group, you'll work alongside talented engineers, scientists, and designers who are passionate about innovation and committed to supporting each other's growth. Together, we're shaping the future of live events advertising and building products that our customers love.
About the team
As a Senior Product Manager - Technical for Live Events Optimizer, you'll focus on building intuitive, high-performing experiences that help advertisers discover, activate, and measure live events campaigns. Your day might include collaborating with UX Designers to simplify complex workflows into self-service interactions, diving deep into backend systems to understand pacing algorithms and forecasting models, or engaging directly with advertisers to understand their pain points in campaign setup and performance measurement. You'll balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution—defining reporting capabilities that surface actionable insights, evaluating engineering trade-offs to ensure scalable solutions, and running experiments to validate your product decisions. You'll also partner across Software Engineers, Applied Scientists, Sales, and Marketing teams to translate technical capabilities into seamless experiences that drive measurable business outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 5+ years of product or program management, product marketing, business development or technology experience
- 3+ years of end to end product delivery experience
- Experience with product cycles of 6+ months
- Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product
- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
- Experience as a product manager or owner
- Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in online or digital advertising
- Experience working across functional teams and senior stakeholders
- Experience in selling programmatic or data-driven ad products or platforms
- Experience building measures and metrics, and developing reporting solutions
- Experience managing UX programs and working with Design and Research
- Experience in using analytical tools, such as Tableau, Qlikview, QuickSight
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CO, Boulder - 136,000.00 - 184,100.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Application deadline: Aug 16, 2026
Shape the future of live events advertising at Amazon. As a Senior Product Manager - Technical for Live Events Optimizer, you’ll own the end-to-end advertiser experience for our fastest-growing programmatic solution. You’ll transform how advertisers buy live sports and events inventory by driving intuitive UX, actionable reporting, and backend optimizations that ensure budgets are spent efficiently during peak moments. Partner with engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders to balance technical sophistication with seamless user experiences—defining the next generation of live advertising at Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
Own advertiser-facing experiences: Partner with UX design to transform complex live events workflows (pacing, forecasting) into intuitive, self-service interactions for campaign creation and management.
Define actionable reporting: Build performance dashboards that surface insights across sport, league, event, and deal dimensions, integrating with Amazon DSP’s broader reporting infrastructure.
Drive backend optimizations: Improve pacing algorithms, forecasting accuracy, and delivery reliability systems to ensure budgets are fully spent during high-value live moments.
Shape product strategy: Partner with senior leadership to prioritize roadmap items, translate strategic goals into requirements, and deliver measurable outcomes (e.g., advertiser satisfaction, budget delivery rates).
Voice of the Customer: Engage directly with advertisers, agencies, and sales teams to uncover pain points in campaign setup, delivery, and measurement.
Collaborate cross-functionally: Work with engineering, applied science, design, sales, and go-to-market teams to align technical capabilities with business needs.
Validate through experimentation: Run A/B tests on UX flows and backend systems to iterate rapidly and improve advertiser outcomes.
A day in the life
We're building the next generation of advertising technology that transforms how brands connect with audiences during the moments that matter most. Our team combines deep ad tech expertise with a customer-first mindset, working collaboratively to solve complex technical challenges while keeping the advertiser experience at the center of everything we do. We're committed to creating products that balance sophistication with simplicity, enabling our customers to achieve their goals with confidence. As part of our group, you'll work alongside talented engineers, scientists, and designers who are passionate about innovation and committed to supporting each other's growth. Together, we're shaping the future of live events advertising and building products that our customers love.
About the team
As a Senior Product Manager - Technical for Live Events Optimizer, you'll focus on building intuitive, high-performing experiences that help advertisers discover, activate, and measure live events campaigns. Your day might include collaborating with UX Designers to simplify complex workflows into self-service interactions, diving deep into backend systems to understand pacing algorithms and forecasting models, or engaging directly with advertisers to understand their pain points in campaign setup and performance measurement. You'll balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution—defining reporting capabilities that surface actionable insights, evaluating engineering trade-offs to ensure scalable solutions, and running experiments to validate your product decisions. You'll also partner across Software Engineers, Applied Scientists, Sales, and Marketing teams to translate technical capabilities into seamless experiences that drive measurable business outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 5+ years of product or program management, product marketing, business development or technology experience
- 3+ years of end to end product delivery experience
- Experience with product cycles of 6+ months
- Experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product
- Experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition
- Experience as a product manager or owner
- Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in online or digital advertising
- Experience working across functional teams and senior stakeholders
- Experience in selling programmatic or data-driven ad products or platforms
- Experience building measures and metrics, and developing reporting solutions
- Experience managing UX programs and working with Design and Research
- Experience in using analytical tools, such as Tableau, Qlikview, QuickSight
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CO, Boulder - 136,000.00 - 184,100.00 USD annually
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline required
- Five or more years of experience leading engineering teams in a professional setting
- Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience with Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development and delivery frameworks
- Strong technical background in the team's core domain, such as software, hardware, or systems engineering
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting to senior leadership
Engineering Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering manager in Colorado?
Most engineering managers in Colorado move into the role from a senior individual contributor position after building credibility as a technical lead. A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field is the standard baseline, and many roles prefer a master's degree or MBA for broader leadership responsibilities. Colorado does not require a state-issued management license, but engineers who carry a Professional Engineer credential through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors often have an edge in regulated industries like aerospace and civil infrastructure.
Which companies hire engineering managers in Colorado?
Employers hiring engineering managers in Colorado right now include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Gates Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace contractors, defense primes, and enterprise software companies means demand is spread across both established corporations and growth-stage technology firms.
Which Colorado cities have the most engineering manager jobs?
Denver, Boulder, and Longmont account for the largest share of engineering manager openings in Colorado. Denver drives volume through its dense cluster of corporate headquarters and technology employers, Boulder's concentration of research institutions and software companies sustains a strong market for technical leadership, and Colorado Springs benefits from its proximity to major defense installations and aerospace contractors that consistently hire at the management level.
Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than many engineering disciplines, because engineering management involves coordination, planning, and communication that translates well to distributed settings. About 53% of engineering manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how common flexible arrangements have become for leadership roles in software and systems. Roles overseeing hardware development or on-site manufacturing teams tend to require more in-person presence than those leading software or cloud infrastructure groups.
How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is stepping into a team lead or technical lead role first, which gives you direct reports or project ownership without the full management title. Large Colorado employers like Lockheed Martin, Oracle, and Ball Corporation run rotational or associate programs that move high-performing engineers into leadership tracks. Moving from a senior engineer, staff engineer, or technical program manager role is the most common lateral path. A Professional Engineer license through the Colorado State Board of Licensure or a project management credential strengthens a first-time manager's application in regulated sectors.
Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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