Software Development Manager Jobs in Michigan

Software Development Manager jobs in Michigan are in strong demand, with concentrated hiring across automotive technology, enterprise software, healthcare IT, and defense sectors at levels from team lead through director. Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids anchor most of the openings, with major employers like General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Rocket Companies consistently seeking managers to lead engineering teams building connected vehicle systems, fintech platforms, and cloud-based products. The most in-demand specialties are Agile delivery, embedded systems engineering, and cloud infrastructure leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles23
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityDearborn, MI
Cities hiring15
Work type58% Hybrid
Top industryAutomotive

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GE Aerospace
Lead Engineer - Embedded Software Development
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Lead Engineer - Embedded Software Development
GE Aerospace
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Consulting & Professional Services
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$95k - $127k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Software Development Intern
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Software Development Intern
ThermoAnalytics
Calumet, Michigan
Data Science & Analytics
IT Support
Technical Program Management

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Software Development Intern
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Software Development Intern
ThermoAnalytics
Novi, Michigan
Data Science & Analytics
IT Support
Technical Program Management

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Lake Trust Credit Union
Software Development Manager
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Software Development Manager
Lake Trust Credit Union
Brighton, Michigan
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Bachelor of Science
51-200

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CVS Health
Senior Software Development Engineer
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Senior Software Development Engineer
CVS Health
Michigan
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
$83k - $222k/yr
Remote (US)
Epic Certification
10,000+

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Software Development Manager Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dearborn
3 jobs
Novi
2 jobs
Detroit
2 jobs
Ann Arbor
2 jobs
Farmington Hills
2 jobs
Okemos
1 job
Warren
1 job
Calumet
1 job
Lansing
1 job

Software Development Manager Job Market in Michigan

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

Who's Hiring

CVS Health
CVS Health3 open roles
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Dewpoint2 open roles
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ThermoAnalytics2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Automotive

What Michigan Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Five or more years of hands-on software development experience in any primary language
  • Two or more years directly managing or leading software engineering teams
  • Demonstrated experience delivering products using Agile or Scrum methodologies
  • Strong communication skills bridging engineering teams with product and business stakeholders
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in production environments

Software Development Manager Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software development manager in Michigan?

Software development manager roles in Michigan do not require a state-issued license or registration. The typical path starts with a computer science or engineering degree followed by several years as a software developer, then a move into a lead or senior engineer role. Michigan employers, particularly in automotive technology and fintech, place heavy weight on Agile certifications, a portfolio of shipped products, and demonstrated experience growing junior developers into productive contributors.

Which companies hire software development managers in Michigan?

Employers hiring software development managers in Michigan right now include CVS Health, Dewpoint, and ThermoAnalytics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's automotive and mobility technology sector, anchored in the greater Detroit area, means a large share of these openings involve connected vehicle software, embedded systems, and enterprise platform engineering.

Which Michigan cities have the most software development manager jobs?

Dearborn, Michigan, and Novi have the most software development manager openings in Michigan. Detroit and its suburbs drive volume through automotive OEMs and their technology subsidiaries, while Ann Arbor attracts demand from university-affiliated health systems, autonomous vehicle startups, and established enterprise software companies that have built regional engineering hubs there.

Are there remote software development manager jobs in Michigan?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 83% of software development manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the fundamentally desk-based nature of the role. Strategic and planning responsibilities like sprint planning, code reviews, and roadmap work transfer well to distributed teams, though roles tied to on-site hardware or embedded systems programs tend to require regular in-person presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving from a senior individual contributor role into a team lead position at the same employer. In Michigan, large automotive technology groups like those within Ford or General Motors, as well as health IT organizations at major Detroit-area hospital systems, often promote senior engineers into first-time manager roles internally. Building a record of mentoring colleagues, owning delivery timelines, and completing an Agile or project management certification strengthens a candidacy considerably before any formal title change.

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

You can find and apply to software development manager jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employer through each listing.

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