Software Development Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

Software Development Manager jobs in Massachusetts are consistently in high demand, concentrated in enterprise software, life sciences technology, financial services, and defense systems, with openings from team leads overseeing small engineering pods through senior directors managing multi-team portfolios. Boston, Cambridge, and the Route 128 corridor account for the bulk of hiring, where established employers such as MathWorks, Raytheon Technologies, and Liberty Mutual have long maintained large engineering organizations. The most sought-after specialties include cloud infrastructure management, agile delivery leadership, and platform engineering oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles104+
Top employerAmazon
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring26
Work type48% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Parallel Computing Service, AWS PCS
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Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Parallel Computing Service, AWS PCS
Amazon.com
Boston, Massachusetts
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$168k - $227k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Software Engineering & Development Lead for Investment Accounting, Vice President, Onsite
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Software Engineering & Development Lead for Investment Accounting, Vice President, Onsite
State Street
Quincy, Massachusetts
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$120k - $203k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Senior Software Development Engineer, Teleoperation
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Senior Software Development Engineer, Teleoperation
Amazon.com
Reading, Massachusetts
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$168k - $227k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Software Development Engineer II, Robotics Navigation
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Software Development Engineer II, Robotics Navigation
Amazon.com
Reading, Massachusetts
Consulting & Professional Services
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$144k - $194k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Software Development Engineer II, Teleoperation
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Software Development Engineer II, Teleoperation
Amazon.com
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Consulting & Professional Services
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$144k - $194k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Software Development Manager Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Reading
13 jobs
North Reading
12 jobs
Cambridge
9 jobs
Westborough
5 jobs
Newton
4 jobs
Burlington
4 jobs
Quincy
2 jobs
Holyoke
2 jobs

Software Development Manager Job Market in Massachusetts

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

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon36
  • Amazon Web Services11
  • CarGurus6
  • State Street6
  • Akamai Technologies4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software16
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces8
  • Retail7
  • Distribution & Wholesale2
  • Banking & Financial Services2

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
  • Proven experience leading software engineering teams through full product development cycles
  • Proficiency with agile and scrum methodologies and cross-functional delivery management
  • Hands-on background in software development with languages such as Java, Python, or C++
  • Experience managing cloud-based systems on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms
  • Strong record of stakeholder communication, roadmap planning, and budget ownership

Software Development Manager Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software development manager in Massachusetts?

The path to a software development manager role in Massachusetts typically starts with several years as a software engineer, followed by a move into a senior individual contributor or tech lead position before stepping into people management. Massachusetts employers in industries such as biotech, fintech, and defense generally expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, and many prefer candidates with a master's. No state-issued license is required, but demonstrated agile leadership experience and a history of shipping production software are the practical prerequisites most hiring managers look for.

Which companies hire software development managers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring software development managers in Massachusetts right now include Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and CarGurus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of enterprise software firms, major financial institutions, and federally contracted defense and aerospace companies means demand for this role remains broad and consistent across the state.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most software development manager jobs?

Boston, Reading, and North Reading lead for software development manager openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge anchor the market through their density of venture-backed software companies, major financial services firms, and life sciences tech operations, while suburban Route 128 hubs like Waltham and Burlington draw additional demand from defense contractors and established enterprise software employers that have headquartered engineering teams there for decades.

Are there remote software development manager jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 53% of software development manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the coordination and strategic aspects of engineering leadership translate to distributed work. The portions of the role most commonly offered fully remote are roadmap planning, stakeholder reporting, and cross-team delivery oversight, though hands-on engineering culture reviews and in-person team building tend to anchor at least some on-site expectation.

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

The most realistic entry path is transitioning from a senior engineer or tech lead role within an existing Massachusetts employer rather than applying for management externally. Large Massachusetts technology and defense employers often fill first-time manager openings internally from high performers in adjacent roles such as principal engineer, staff engineer, or engineering program manager. Building experience leading sprint ceremonies, mentoring junior developers, and owning a product feature end-to-end gives candidates the visible management evidence that Massachusetts hiring managers require even for associate-level leadership positions.

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

You can find and apply to software development manager jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across industries including enterprise software, life sciences technology, financial services, and defense. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly from each listing.

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