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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Overview

Open roles30
Top employerAmazon
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring8
Work type64% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Charles Schwab
Manager, Software Development & Engineering
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Charles Schwab
New 16h ago
Manager, Software Development & Engineering
Charles Schwab
Lone Tree, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$100k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Amazon Web Services
Software Development Engineer, Region Reliability
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Amazon Web Services
New 23h ago
Software Development Engineer, Region Reliability
Amazon Web Services
Denver, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$144k - $194k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Terumo
Mgr Eng Software Dev
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Terumo
Added 5d ago
Mgr Eng Software Dev
Terumo
Lakewood, Colorado
Automation QA
Project Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$154k - $193k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Microchip Technology
Principal Engineer – Software Development
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Microchip Technology
Added 5d ago
Principal Engineer – Software Development
Microchip Technology
Boulder, Colorado
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Project Management
$75k - $232k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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CVS Health
Senior Software Development Engineer
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CVS Health
Added 1w ago
Senior Software Development Engineer
CVS Health
Colorado
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
Technical Program Management
$93k - $185k/yr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Software Development Manager Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Denver
14 jobs
Boulder
5 jobs
Lone Tree
2 jobs
Westminster
2 jobs
Colorado Springs
2 jobs
Austin
1 job
Lakewood
1 job
Greenwood Village
1 job

Software Development Manager Job Market in Colorado

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

Who's Hiring

Amazon
Amazon7 open roles
CVS Health
CVS Health4 open roles
Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Technology & Software
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Investment & Asset Management

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, CVS Health, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 36% of software development manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 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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