Software Development Manager Jobs in Boston, MA
Software Development Manager jobs in Boston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Seaport District, Kendall Square, and the Financial District across biotech, fintech, and enterprise software. Employers hiring right now include Amazon Web Services, CarGurus, and Amazon. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services is looking for a Software Development Manager to help us define and build the future of computing. The AWS Elastic Block Store (EBS) service delivers high performance virtualized storage "in the cloud" for EC2. Durable and performant storage is a key building block for any application and as a member of the EBS team you'll work alongside exceptional engineers and leaders to develop and operate one of the largest distributed storage systems in the world.
Key job responsibilities
You will collaborate with and learn from the industry's best minds to solve interesting and challenging problems at an enormous scale on a daily basis. This collaboration extends beyond just the team in EBS. You will have the opportunity to work with many other teams in AWS to build a secure, performant, and reliable system.
A day in the life
The AWS Elastic Block Store (EBS) organization delivers high-performing virtualized storage “in the cloud” for Amazon Web Services. This is a foundational AWS service on which most other AWS services depend. Our team's software sits at the heart of all our customers' disk I/O. Being at the heart of much of what AWS does presents numerous opportunities for growth along any engineering vector you are interested in.
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.
About the team
The AWS Elastic Block Store (EBS) organization delivers high-performing virtualized storage “in the cloud” for Amazon Web Services. This is a foundational AWS service on which most other AWS services depend. Our team's software sits at the heart of all our customers' disk I/O. Being at the heart of much of what AWS does presents numerous opportunities for growth along any engineering vector you are interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- 7+ years of engineering experience
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
- Experience partnering with product and program management teams
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations, or experience in developing and deploying LLMs in production on GPUs, Neuron, TPU or other AI acceleration hardware
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
- Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
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.
USA, MA, Boston - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services is looking for a Software Development Manager to help us define and build the future of computing. The AWS Elastic Block Store (EBS) service delivers high performance virtualized storage "in the cloud" for EC2. Durable and performant storage is a key building block for any application and as a member of the EBS team you'll work alongside exceptional engineers and leaders to develop and operate one of the largest distributed storage systems in the world.
Key job responsibilities
You will collaborate with and learn from the industry's best minds to solve interesting and challenging problems at an enormous scale on a daily basis. This collaboration extends beyond just the team in EBS. You will have the opportunity to work with many other teams in AWS to build a secure, performant, and reliable system.
A day in the life
The AWS Elastic Block Store (EBS) organization delivers high-performing virtualized storage “in the cloud” for Amazon Web Services. This is a foundational AWS service on which most other AWS services depend. Our team's software sits at the heart of all our customers' disk I/O. Being at the heart of much of what AWS does presents numerous opportunities for growth along any engineering vector you are interested in.
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.
About the team
The AWS Elastic Block Store (EBS) organization delivers high-performing virtualized storage “in the cloud” for Amazon Web Services. This is a foundational AWS service on which most other AWS services depend. Our team's software sits at the heart of all our customers' disk I/O. Being at the heart of much of what AWS does presents numerous opportunities for growth along any engineering vector you are interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- 7+ years of engineering experience
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
- Experience partnering with product and program management teams
- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations, or experience in developing and deploying LLMs in production on GPUs, Neuron, TPU or other AI acceleration hardware
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
- Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
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.
USA, MA, Boston - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon Web Services21
- CarGurus15
- Amazon13
- CVS Health13
- BDO3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software18
- Distribution & Wholesale8
- Insurance5
- Retail3
- Staffing & Recruiting3
Software Development Manager Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a software development manager job in Boston?
Boston's strongest hiring comes from its biotech and life sciences corridor, fintech firms clustered in the Financial District and Seaport, and the enterprise software companies anchored around Kendall Square and Back Bay. Candidates with experience managing agile teams in regulated or fast-scaling environments stand out here. Networking through local tech communities and targeting companies with Boston engineering offices gives you a concrete edge over remote applicants.
Which companies hire software development managers in Boston?
Boston software development manager roles are posted by Amazon Web Services, CarGurus, and Amazon and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The Boston market includes a mix of large healthcare and life sciences companies, established fintech firms, and venture-backed software startups, many of which maintain their core engineering leadership in the city.
Are there remote software development manager jobs in Boston?
Yes, though partially: software development manager roles are team-leadership positions that often require some in-person presence for planning cycles, one-on-ones, and cross-functional collaboration. About 55% of software development manager openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how common flexible arrangements are across Boston's tech and biotech sectors. Fully remote roles tend to cluster at the individual-contributor end of the ladder rather than at the manager level.
How can I get a software development manager job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic path in Boston is moving into a tech lead or senior engineer role at a local company first, then stepping into management from within. Boston's large hospital systems, university-affiliated research labs, and mid-size biotech firms regularly develop engineering managers internally and are more open to first-time managers than pure software product companies. Building a record of leading projects or mentoring junior developers while at a Boston employer makes the case for promotion much stronger than applying externally.
Which industries hire the most software development managers in Boston?
The sectors hiring the most software development managers in Boston are Technology & Software, Distribution & Wholesale, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Boston's concentration of world-class hospitals, insurance carriers, and venture-funded software companies creates sustained demand for engineering leadership across multiple industries rather than in a single dominant sector.
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