Software Development Manager Jobs in Houston, TX
Software Development Manager jobs in Houston are concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and the Texas Medical Center area, with strong demand in energy tech, healthcare IT, and aerospace software. Employers actively hiring include Houston Astros, Intuitive Machines, and Microchip Technology. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About us
HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions, offering a wide range of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. Apart from our expertise in land and offshore operations, we are continuously expanding our knowledge within subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries. With offices in 16 countries across five continents, HMH maintains a strong global presence.
HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavor to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future.
Do you want to join our team?
At HMH we value our employees. We offer exciting job opportunities that will give you the opportunity to grow in your role and give you the professional development you deserve. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, you will join a casual and inclusive work environment. Our environment is based on respect and having a good day at work, so you can expect to join a knowledgeable, global team who help each other to succeed.
Summary
AI Development Software Engineer
Redefine how software is built using AI to dramatically increase speed and quality.
We are looking for an AI Development Software Engineer to strengthen our Digital Solutions team. We are looking for a hands-on software engineer who already uses AI-tools as a serious part of their development workflow to ship quality software faster.
Join us in our mission to fundamentally transform how we build software. In this role, you will use AI coding assistants, agents, automated testing support, documentation generation and modern development tools as a core part of your engineering workflow to significantly accelerate delivery, improve quality, and enable faster innovation.
This role is not an ML research or data scientist role primarily about building AI-based products. Instead, it is about using AI to step-change how software is engineered, enabling faster delivery of both internal tools and customer-facing solutions.
Why this role is exciting
You will have the opportunity to shape how modern software development is done in a real industrial technology environment. You will work with production systems, experienced engineering teams and real business problems.
You will help define practical AI-assisted development standards, test new tools, create reusable workflows and influence how teams build software in the future.
What will you be doing in this role?
As an AI Development Software Engineer, you will:
- Use AI tools and agents as a primary part of your development workflow alt: Use AI tools like Claude code, Copilot, etc as an integrated/primary part of your workflow
- Build software faster and more efficiently by leveraging AI-assisted coding, testing, and debugging
- Design and implement internal tools, templates, workflows and automation and products, where AI is used to accelerate development
- Apply rapid, iterative, user-focused development practices
- Use AI-based test automation and validation (e.g. test agents) to ensure high quality
- Continuously identify and implement ways to reduce development time while maintaining engineering standards
- Turning AI capabilities into practical improvements in developer productivity and delivery speed
- Mentor and support colleagues in adopting AI-first development practices
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who:
- Uses AI as a natural and integrated part of how they develop software
- Can demonstrate significantly increased development speed through AI tools
- Has strong software engineering fundamentals (architecture, APIs, maintainability, testing, production readiness)
- Understands how to balance speed, quality, and long-term maintainability
- Is pragmatic and focused on delivering real solutions
- Can translate new tools and approaches into real improvements in how teams work
- Collaborates effectively with product managers, developers, and commercial stakeholders
- Enjoys mentoring others and improving team capabilities
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree or higher in Computer engineering or equivalent.
- Experience with software development.
- Experience with coding assistants and agents like Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.
Locations: Houston, Tx-/Kristiansand-Norway/Macae-Brazil
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Who's Hiring
- Houston Astros22

- Intuitive Machines22

- Microchip Technology22

- HMH11

- MaxGrip B.V.11M
Top Industries Hiring
- Sports & Recreation
- Energy
Software Development Manager Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a software development manager job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's energy tech, healthcare IT, and aerospace software sectors, where engineering-driven companies regularly hire software development managers to lead product and platform teams. The Energy Corridor and Greenway Plaza districts have the densest concentration of these roles. Candidates who combine hands-on engineering background with experience managing distributed or cross-functional teams tend to stand out in Houston's market.
Which companies hire software development managers in Houston?
Houston software development manager roles are posted by Houston Astros, Intuitive Machines, and Microchip Technology and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Houston's hiring market draws from a mix of large energy conglomerates with dedicated tech divisions, regional health systems, and a growing base of software-first startups and defense contractors.
Are there remote software development manager jobs in Houston?
Yes, though remote availability varies since software development managers often need to coordinate on-site with engineering teams. About 24% of software development manager openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements being most common. Strategic and planning-heavy responsibilities tend to transfer to remote formats most readily, while sprint ceremonies and team onboarding typically remain in-person.
How can I get a software development manager job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is moving from a senior software engineer or technical lead role into a first-time manager position at a mid-size energy tech or healthcare IT company, where internal promotions are common. Houston employers in those sectors frequently hire engineers willing to take on people management responsibilities before holding a formal manager title. Building a record of mentoring junior developers and leading delivery on a full project cycle strengthens a candidate's case considerably.
Which industries hire the most software development managers in Houston?
Most software development manager openings in Houston sit in Sports & Recreation and Energy, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Houston's role as a global hub for energy and a major center for medical research drives sustained demand for engineering leadership across both legacy enterprise systems and newer cloud and data platforms.
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