Software Development Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Software Development Manager jobs in San Francisco are in high demand, concentrated in SoMa, the Financial District, and Mission Bay across enterprise software, fintech, cloud infrastructure, and biotech. Employers hiring right now include Anthropic, Rippling, and Amazon. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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DESCRIPTION
This Level 5 Software Development Engineer role on the App Experiences (AppX) team. The position, located at SFO13 in San Francisco, CA under Amazon.com Services LLC, focused on building mobile shopping innovations for the Amazon Shopping App; one of Amazon's fastest-growing businesses serving hundreds of millions of users. The role required architecting end-to-end customer experiences for iOS and Android, optimizing client and server systems for performance and scalability, and mentoring team members toward engineering excellence. Candidates needed 5+ years of software development experience (3+ in multi-threaded mobile apps), expert knowledge of Java/Android or Objective-C/Swift, and a BS/MS in Computer Science.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco 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.
LOCATION
USA, CA, San Francisco - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
This Level 5 Software Development Engineer role on the App Experiences (AppX) team. The position, located at SFO13 in San Francisco, CA under Amazon.com Services LLC, focused on building mobile shopping innovations for the Amazon Shopping App; one of Amazon's fastest-growing businesses serving hundreds of millions of users. The role required architecting end-to-end customer experiences for iOS and Android, optimizing client and server systems for performance and scalability, and mentoring team members toward engineering excellence. Candidates needed 5+ years of software development experience (3+ in multi-threaded mobile apps), expert knowledge of Java/Android or Objective-C/Swift, and a BS/MS in Computer Science.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco 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.
LOCATION
USA, CA, San Francisco - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Anthropic16
- Rippling14
- Amazon13
- OpenAI12
- DoorDash11
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software194
- Science & Research25
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces22
- Retail20
- Consulting & Professional Services20
Software Development Manager Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a software development manager job in San Francisco?
Focus on San Francisco's strongest hiring sectors: enterprise SaaS, fintech, AI infrastructure, and healthtech. SoMa, Mission Bay, and the Financial District concentrate the most openings. Candidates who stand out here typically show experience leading distributed engineering teams and shipping production systems at scale. Familiarity with the fast-paced, cross-functional culture common at San Francisco technology companies also gives applicants a clear edge over generalist candidates.
Which companies hire software development managers in San Francisco?
Employers hiring software development managers in San Francisco right now include Anthropic, Rippling, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. San Francisco draws a mix of publicly traded technology firms, high-growth startups, and enterprise software companies, many headquartered in SoMa or the Financial District.
Are there remote software development manager jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though fully remote roles are more common for software development managers than for hands-on engineering positions, since the work centers on planning, coordination, and communication rather than on-site equipment. About 37% of software development manager openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. Strategic and architecture-heavy responsibilities tend to be the most remote-friendly aspects of the role in this market.
How can I get a software development manager job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is transitioning from a senior software engineer role into a team lead or engineering lead position at a growth-stage startup, where the line between individual contributor and manager is thinnest. San Francisco's dense startup ecosystem, particularly in SoMa and Mission Bay, regularly promotes strong engineers into first-time management roles. Demonstrating project ownership, mentorship of junior developers, and cross-team coordination on your resume accelerates that move.
Which industries hire the most software development managers in San Francisco?
San Francisco software development manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Science & Research, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. San Francisco's position as the center of U.S. venture capital and enterprise technology investment keeps these sectors consistently active and drives continuous demand for engineering leadership.
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