Software Development Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

Software Development Manager jobs in Wisconsin are in steady demand, concentrated in enterprise software, healthcare IT, insurance technology, and manufacturing systems, with openings at mid-level and senior leadership tiers. Milwaukee, Madison, and the Fox Cities corridor are the primary hiring hubs, home to established employers like Epic Systems, Northwestern Mutual, and Oshkosh Corporation. The most sought-after specialties in Wisconsin include agile delivery leadership, cloud platform management, and full-stack engineering oversight. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityMadison, WI
Cities hiring5
Work type80% Hybrid
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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NI (National Instruments) Software Development Engineer
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NI (National Instruments) Software Development Engineer
Affiliated Construction Services
Verona, Wisconsin
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
51-200

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Lead Guidewire PolicyCenter Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) - HYBRID
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Lead Guidewire PolicyCenter Software Development Engineer Test (SDET) - HYBRID
American Family Insurance
Madison, Wisconsin
Automation QA
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Engineering (Non-Software)
$113k - $194k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer
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Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer
Rite-Hite
Wisconsin
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, ML
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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, ML
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Madison, Wisconsin
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$152k - $190k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Senior Software Development Engineer
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Senior Software Development Engineer
MGIC
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$88k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Software Development Manager Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Madison
6 jobs
Verona
2 jobs
Mequon
1 job
Waukesha
1 job
Milwaukee
1 job

Software Development Manager Job Market in Wisconsin

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

Who's Hiring

CVS Health3 open roles
Affiliated Construction Services2 open roles
MGIC1 open role

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field required
  • Five or more years of hands-on software engineering experience before moving into management
  • Demonstrated experience leading and growing engineering teams of five or more developers
  • Proficiency with agile and scrum methodologies applied across full software development lifecycles
  • Experience managing cloud-based systems on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working with product, QA, and business stakeholders

Software Development Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software development manager in Wisconsin?

There is no state-issued license or Wisconsin-specific credential required to work as a software development manager. The standard path is to build several years of software engineering experience, demonstrate technical leadership on projects, and transition into a team lead or senior engineer role before stepping into management. Wisconsin employers, particularly in healthcare IT and insurance technology, often promote from within and value Agile or Scrum certifications alongside a relevant bachelor's or master's degree.

Which companies hire software development managers in Wisconsin?

Employers hiring software development managers in Wisconsin right now include CVS Health, Affiliated Construction Services, and MGIC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of large healthcare technology, insurance, and industrial manufacturing companies means demand for engineering leadership is distributed across multiple industries rather than a single sector.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most software development manager jobs?

Madison, Wisconsin, and Verona account for the most software development manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee anchors demand through its large financial services and insurance employers, Madison draws heavily from Epic Systems and the university technology ecosystem, and secondary markets like Green Bay and Appleton reflect the region's manufacturing and specialty software firms hiring engineering leadership closer to their operations.

Are there remote software development manager jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of software development manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and collaboration-tool-driven nature of the role. The parts of the job most commonly performed remotely are sprint planning, code reviews, and one-on-one team management, while on-site presence is more expected during onboarding cycles or major product launches.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or tech lead role first rather than applying directly to manager titles. Wisconsin employers like Epic Systems and Northwestern Mutual regularly hire senior engineers who take on informal leadership responsibilities, which positions candidates for internal promotions into management. Building experience mentoring junior developers, owning a project end-to-end, and earning a Certified Scrum Master credential strengthens a management application considerably before making the formal jump.

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

You can find and apply to software development manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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