Software Development Manager Jobs in Arizona

Software Development Manager jobs in Arizona are in strong demand, concentrated in enterprise software, semiconductor and hardware companies, financial technology, and defense technology sectors, with openings at every level from first-time engineering managers through senior directors of engineering. Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe are the primary hiring centers, anchored by large employers such as Intel, American Express, and Honeywell Aerospace. The most sought-after specialties in Arizona right now are cloud platform engineering management, agile delivery leadership, and full-stack product development oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityPhoenix, AZ
Cities hiring7
Work type38% Remote
Top industryRetail

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Republic Services
Software Development Engineer in Test
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Republic Services
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Software Development Engineer in Test
Republic Services
Phoenix, Arizona
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$83k - $114k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Roche
Senior Software Development Manager
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Senior Software Development Manager
Roche
Tucson, Arizona
Project & Program Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$145k - $270k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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CVS Health
Principal Software Development Engineer
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CVS Health
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Principal Software Development Engineer
CVS Health
Phoenix, Arizona
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$144k - $288k/yr
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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Arevon
Analyst, Software Development
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Analyst, Software Development
Arevon
Scottsdale, Arizona
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Backend Engineering
Hybrid
None

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CVS Health
Staff Software Development Engineer (Agentic AI/ML)
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CVS Health
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Staff Software Development Engineer (Agentic AI/ML)
CVS Health
Scottsdale, Arizona
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$118k - $261k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Software Development Manager Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Phoenix
8 jobs
Scottsdale
5 jobs
Tempe
2 jobs
Tucson
1 job
Chandler
1 job
Prescott
1 job
Tempe Junction
1 job

Software Development Manager Job Market in Arizona

A snapshot from current Arizona openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

CVS Health
CVS Health6 open roles
Amazon
Amazon2 open roles
Jobot
Jobot1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Insurance
  • Renewable Energy
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software

What Arizona Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software development manager jobs across Arizona.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Five or more years of software engineering experience with at least two years in a people management role
  • Demonstrated ability to lead agile or scrum teams through full software development life cycles
  • Experience managing distributed teams across cloud-native or enterprise application environments
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills with product, design, and executive stakeholders
  • Familiarity with Arizona's defense, semiconductor, or financial technology industry domains preferred

Software Development Manager Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software development manager in Arizona?

Software development management in Arizona requires no state-issued license or exam, so the path runs through technical experience and demonstrated leadership. Most Arizona employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering combined with several years working as a software engineer before moving into a team lead or technical lead role. From there, taking ownership of delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and building relationships with product and business stakeholders at Arizona technology companies creates the track that most hiring managers recognize.

Which companies hire software development managers in Arizona?

Employers hiring software development managers in Arizona right now include CVS Health, Amazon, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's mix of semiconductor firms, defense contractors, financial services companies, and enterprise software operations means openings appear across a wide range of industries rather than clustering in a single vertical.

Which Arizona cities have the most software development manager jobs?

Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe have the most software development manager openings in Arizona. Phoenix drives the largest share through its concentration of financial technology firms, healthcare technology companies, and enterprise software operations, while Scottsdale and Tempe benefit from the presence of major corporate campuses and a dense startup ecosystem anchored by Arizona State University's research partnerships.

Are there remote software development manager jobs in Arizona?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 63% of software development manager openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally this role adapts to distributed work. The strategic and communication-heavy portions of the role, such as sprint planning, one-on-ones, and cross-functional alignment, translate well to remote formats, making Arizona-based managers competitive for fully distributed teams nationwide.

How can I get hired as a software development manager in Arizona with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from a senior individual contributor role into a team lead position at an Arizona employer that promotes from within, such as the technology divisions of large Phoenix-area financial institutions or established Tempe-based software companies. Building a portfolio of technical mentorship, on-call ownership, and cross-team coordination demonstrates readiness before the title changes. Earning a recognized project or product management certification alongside engineering credentials strengthens a candidacy when formal management experience is thin.

Where can I find and apply to software development manager jobs in Arizona?

You can find and apply to software development manager jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and preferred location within Arizona, and apply directly to the employers that interest you.

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