Software Development Manager Jobs in San Diego, CA
Software Development Manager jobs in San Diego are concentrated in Sorrento Valley, UTC, and Downtown, with strong demand across defense tech, biotech, and enterprise software. Employers hiring right now include Amazon, Northrop Grumman, and Apple. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Target Range:
$110,000.00 /Yr. - $140,000.00 /Yr.Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 10% Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 10%These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.
About This Job
Leads and coordinates all activities for a team developing a product, component or system.Summary:
Axos Bank has an exciting leadership opportunity, seeking an AVP of Software Development! As our Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for designing and implementing projects to enhance and improve our digital banking platform, in line with our product roadmap and delivery schedule. This is a hands-on role where the ideal candidate will have an architect's mindset, and will be responsible for a portfolio of applications across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
Work with IT leadership to define and architect functional and non-functional requirements across the enterprise portfolio
Design and prototype enterprise-wide solutions with a focus on security, performance, continuous integration and code quality (unit and integration tests)
Communicate and collaborate with other development managers
Identify and implement opportunities to continuously improve the Bank’s development capabilities
Refactor codebase to realize just-in-time design within the contextual design
Work closely and communicate proactively and effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
7+ years’ of full-stack .NET development; designing interactive web applications, developing web services (REST/SOAP), and integrating with vendor APIs
4+ years' as a technical lead and/or manager
Hands-on experience with API development, integration patterns, and HTTP-based service communications
Use of source control tools like Azure DevOps, TFS, Git, etc.
Unit test creation using xUnit, MOQ etc.
Financial services and/or commercial banking industry experience
Exceptional work ethic, comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and the ability to independently manage a workload with multiple priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both technical and non-technical
Proficiency with the following technologies: .NET framework, C#, SQL Server, SSIS, ETL, JavaScript, MVC, Angular, TypeScript, jQuery, RabbitMQ
Strong understanding of Agile methodology/concepts
Preferred:
Experience working with geographically dispersed teams
Experience with lending platforms and solutions
Axos Employee Benefits May Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading
About Axos
Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.
Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).
Learn more about working at Axos
Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test:
All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Job Functions and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
E-Verify and Right to Work Notices
Axos participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon67

- Northrop Grumman67

- Apple33

- Intuit33

- Qualcomm33

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software33
- Healthcare & Medical Services33
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals33
Software Development Manager Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a software development manager job in San Diego?
San Diego's software development manager market is strongest in defense and government contracting, biotech software, and SaaS companies clustered in Sorrento Valley and the UTC corridor. Candidates who combine engineering leadership experience with domain knowledge in defense systems, life sciences platforms, or cloud infrastructure have a clear edge locally. Targeting mid-size technology firms and defense contractors in those districts, and building relationships through San Diego's active tech meetup community, accelerates the search significantly.
Which companies hire software development managers in San Diego?
Employers hiring software development managers in San Diego right now include Amazon, Northrop Grumman, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Diego's hiring base skews toward defense contractors, biotech software divisions, and growth-stage SaaS companies rather than large consumer tech firms.
Are there remote software development manager jobs in San Diego?
Yes, though management roles that require coordinating on-site engineering teams are more likely to be in-person. About 57% of software development manager openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote options most common at SaaS and cloud-focused companies where the full team is distributed.
How can I get a software development manager job in San Diego with little or no experience?
The most realistic path in San Diego is moving from a senior software engineer role into a team lead or engineering lead position at a mid-size defense contractor or biotech software company, where internal promotion into management is common. Companies in Sorrento Valley and Kearny Mesa frequently grow managers from within rather than hiring externally at the manager level, making internal candidacy at a local employer the most direct route.
Which industries hire the most software development managers in San Diego?
San Diego software development manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Diego's proximity to major military installations and its large life sciences cluster drive sustained demand in defense technology and biotech software specifically.
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