Software Development Manager Jobs in Texas

Software Development Manager jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, defense and aerospace technology, and financial services, with openings from team lead through VP of engineering. Austin, Dallas, and Houston drive the bulk of hiring, anchored by employers like Dell Technologies, Texas Instruments, and JPMorgan Chase, which maintain large engineering organizations across the state. Demand is strongest for managers with experience leading agile teams, cloud-native development, and platform engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles160+
Top employerAmazon
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring18
Work type52% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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AI Software Business Development Manager
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AI Software Business Development Manager
HP
Spring, Texas
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$131k - $205k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Senior Manager, Software Development and Engineering
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Senior Manager, Software Development and Engineering
Charles Schwab
Southlake, Texas
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$172k - $210k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Software Development Engineer, Close Systems - Project Accounting
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Software Development Engineer, Close Systems - Project Accounting
Amazon.com
Dallas, Texas
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$144k - $194k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) / Senior SDET
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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) / Senior SDET
Maintec Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Plano, Texas
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$45 - $50/hr
On-Site

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Software Development Test Engineer
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Software Development Test Engineer
Cisco
Richardson, Texas
Product Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$129k - $256k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Software Development Manager Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
19 jobs
Plano
10 jobs
Irving
8 jobs
Fort Worth
7 jobs
Houston
6 jobs
Arlington
6 jobs
Westlake
4 jobs
Southlake
3 jobs

Software Development Manager Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon21
  • Amazon Web Services16
  • AMD13
  • Charles Schwab11
  • GM Financial9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Distribution & Wholesale

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
  • Five or more years of software engineering experience with at least two in a leadership role
  • Proven experience managing full-cycle software development using agile or scrum methodologies
  • Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++
  • Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in a production environment
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including product, design, and operations teams

Software Development Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software development manager in Texas?

Most software development managers in Texas begin as individual contributors, typically software engineers or senior developers, before moving into leadership. Texas has no state-issued license or board registration for this role. Employers in Austin's tech corridor, Dallas's enterprise software sector, and Houston's energy-tech industry generally require a bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering plus several years of hands-on development experience before considering candidates for a management track.

Which companies hire software development managers in Texas?

Employers hiring software development managers in Texas right now include Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and AMD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, defense contractors, and fast-growing fintech and healthtech companies means engineering management roles open consistently across the state year-round.

Which Texas cities have the most software development manager jobs?

Austin, Dallas, and Plano have the most software development manager openings in Texas. Austin's dense startup and enterprise tech ecosystem drives the highest concentration, while Dallas benefits from a large base of financial services and telecommunications firms, and Houston's openings are shaped by energy technology companies and major medical center institutions that have invested heavily in engineering leadership.

Are there remote software development manager jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields, because software development management is inherently desk-based and well-suited to distributed teams. About 63% of software development manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the tech industry's broader adoption of flexible work. The fully remote openings tend to cluster around platform engineering and cloud infrastructure roles where the team itself is already distributed.

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

The most realistic path is an internal promotion from a senior or lead software engineer role, which many large Texas employers actively support through engineering career ladder programs. Companies like Dell Technologies and Texas Instruments run structured leadership development tracks for senior engineers ready to move into people management. Building a portfolio of technical mentorship, code review ownership, and cross-team project coordination makes the case to hiring managers before you hold the title.

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

You can find and apply to software development manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and other markets. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employer through the listing.

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