Software Development Manager Jobs in Colorado
Software Development Manager jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, where companies like Lockheed Martin, Google, and Palantir have established engineering operations that consistently need experienced managers. The role draws from Colorado's deep aerospace, defense technology, and enterprise software sectors, with the strongest demand in cloud infrastructure, agile delivery, and platform engineering. Colorado ranks among the most active markets in the country for senior technical leadership, with openings at both growth-stage companies and large established organizations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Standard Job Description
Our program provides solutions in the Overhead Persistent-Infrared Missile Warning domain. We maintain and enhance Lockheed Martin’s world class heritage solutions in the planning, tasking, and ground systems which are relied upon by today’s warfighters. Additionally, we are active in creating mission solutions necessary for the proliferated space era.
We are seeking an Associate Software Manager to help lead Project Engineers and Control Account Managers in the Software/Infrastructure domain in the Overhead Persistent Infrared business. If you love technology and ensuring solutions are delivered on time, on budget, and on schedule this would be a perfect role for you. In this role, you will:
- Have exciting opportunities to grow your leadership skills and experience under a seasoned and supportive leadership group.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to create the best working environment for our talented Software Engineering Teams.
- Lead a team of tech savvy professionals that surface the data our program needs to make sound business decisions in an Earned Value Management ecosystem.
- Lead employees to set goals aligned with the Lockheed values, providing training, guidance, and mentoring to include recurring and annual performance assessments.
You are passionate leader, someone who loves an opportunity and always rises to the occasion to ensure results of those around you. You embrace modern development practices and enable others to do so as well. You are a self-starting leader, savvy at leading change and will be eager to introduce automation when necessary. You communicate well and enjoy working with others in a collaborative environment.
This is a MID-SENIOR CAREER (level 4) ROLE where candidates typically require 5+ years of professional experience.
Basic Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in leading cross functional teams to complete large projects. Could be managing projects/deliverables or managing teams.
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management Accounting.
- Deep financial acumen and the proven ability to use data to tell a story.
- Proven ability to lead and deliver results in fast-paced and high-pressure environments, with a strong track record of achieving goals and meeting deadlines in dynamic and rapidly changing situations.
- Technical acumen, with the ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to act as a change agent – e.g., galvanizing teams around new process, systems, etc.
- No clearance required prior to start however must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI security clearance.
Desired Skills
- Experience in the aerospace industry. Bonus if experience is with telemetry, digital signal processing, orbital analysis or mission processing.
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
- Experience in building and leading high performing teams. Experience with expanding teams by hiring the right talent to support multiple programs.
- Experience using AI to gain efficiency in completing work.
- Experience in fields tangential to Software Engineering - e.g. – DevSecOps, Hardware Engineering, Cyber Security.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Standard Job Description
Our program provides solutions in the Overhead Persistent-Infrared Missile Warning domain. We maintain and enhance Lockheed Martin’s world class heritage solutions in the planning, tasking, and ground systems which are relied upon by today’s warfighters. Additionally, we are active in creating mission solutions necessary for the proliferated space era.
We are seeking an Associate Software Manager to help lead Project Engineers and Control Account Managers in the Software/Infrastructure domain in the Overhead Persistent Infrared business. If you love technology and ensuring solutions are delivered on time, on budget, and on schedule this would be a perfect role for you. In this role, you will:
- Have exciting opportunities to grow your leadership skills and experience under a seasoned and supportive leadership group.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to create the best working environment for our talented Software Engineering Teams.
- Lead a team of tech savvy professionals that surface the data our program needs to make sound business decisions in an Earned Value Management ecosystem.
- Lead employees to set goals aligned with the Lockheed values, providing training, guidance, and mentoring to include recurring and annual performance assessments.
You are passionate leader, someone who loves an opportunity and always rises to the occasion to ensure results of those around you. You embrace modern development practices and enable others to do so as well. You are a self-starting leader, savvy at leading change and will be eager to introduce automation when necessary. You communicate well and enjoy working with others in a collaborative environment.
This is a MID-SENIOR CAREER (level 4) ROLE where candidates typically require 5+ years of professional experience.
Basic Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in leading cross functional teams to complete large projects. Could be managing projects/deliverables or managing teams.
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management Accounting.
- Deep financial acumen and the proven ability to use data to tell a story.
- Proven ability to lead and deliver results in fast-paced and high-pressure environments, with a strong track record of achieving goals and meeting deadlines in dynamic and rapidly changing situations.
- Technical acumen, with the ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to act as a change agent – e.g., galvanizing teams around new process, systems, etc.
- No clearance required prior to start however must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI security clearance.
Desired Skills
- Experience in the aerospace industry. Bonus if experience is with telemetry, digital signal processing, orbital analysis or mission processing.
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
- Experience in building and leading high performing teams. Experience with expanding teams by hiring the right talent to support multiple programs.
- Experience using AI to gain efficiency in completing work.
- Experience in fields tangential to Software Engineering - e.g. – DevSecOps, Hardware Engineering, Cyber Security.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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Software Development Manager Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon11
- Amazon Web Services6
- Lockheed Martin4
- Vantor3
- Workday3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Insurance
- Investment & Asset Management
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software development manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
- Five or more years of hands-on software engineering experience prior to management
- Demonstrated experience leading and growing engineering teams of six or more developers
- Proficiency with agile and scrum methodologies in a product-driven engineering environment
- Strong background in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with product, design, and business stakeholders
Software Development Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software development manager in Colorado?
The path to a software development manager role in Colorado typically starts with several years as a software engineer, followed by a move into a tech lead or staff engineer position. Colorado employers do not require a state-issued license for this role. Most hiring managers expect a computer science degree or equivalent experience alongside a demonstrated record of mentoring engineers, owning delivery timelines, and driving technical decisions at the team level.
Which companies hire software development managers in Colorado?
Employers hiring software development managers in Colorado right now include Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and Lockheed Martin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace, defense, and cloud technology companies means demand is spread across both large federal contractors in the Denver metro and high-growth software firms anchored in Boulder and the tech corridor along US-36.
Which Colorado cities have the most software development manager jobs?
Denver, Boulder, and Colorado lead Colorado for software development manager openings. Denver dominates because of its density of enterprise software, fintech, and cloud companies headquartered downtown and in the surrounding suburbs, while Boulder attracts roles from high-growth startups and research-adjacent tech firms, and Colorado Springs draws steady openings from defense contractors and government systems integrators with large engineering campuses.
Are there remote software development manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 35% of software development manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how naturally this role translates to distributed team leadership. The parts of the role most commonly handled remotely include sprint planning, code review oversight, one-on-ones, and cross-functional roadmap work, while on-site presence is more common in defense or government-adjacent organizations requiring facility access.
How can I get hired as a software development manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or engineering lead role first, then stepping into management once you have demonstrated ownership of delivery and people development. Colorado employers like Lockheed Martin, Palantir, and Arrow Electronics frequently hire senior engineers into first-time lead roles. Building a record of mentoring junior developers, leading sprint ceremonies, and driving architecture decisions within your current team is what Colorado hiring managers look for before promoting someone into a formal management title.
Where can I find and apply to software development manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to software development manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings in this role. Search the listings to find positions that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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