Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Colorado
Software Engineering Manager jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Palantir, and Arrow Electronics maintain significant engineering organizations. Demand is strongest for managers with backgrounds in cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, and defense or aerospace systems, reflecting the state's distinctive mix of commercial tech and government-contract work. Colorado consistently ranks among the more active markets for engineering leadership roles at both the senior and director-adjacent levels. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security
At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.
Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.
Summer Intern - Software Engineering - Golden, CO
Summer Intern - Software Engineering
Allegion is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Software Engineering Internship. At Allegion, our software teams are focused on building great software that allows our IoT enabled security hardware to do amazing things. In this role you will have the opportunity to learn by doing. Using AI tooling for full-stack development of access control solutions and technologies.
If you love fun, technically challenging work and want to take our software to the next level, please apply today!
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.
What You Will Do:
- Assist in designing and developing full-stack applications and enhancements to support various software products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system performance.
- Leverage AI coding agents like Claude to implement rapid prototypes and solutions while maintaining quality.
- Gain hands-on experience with modern technologies, AI tooling, and systems thinking while contributing to real-world projects.
- Focus on usability and customer experience of current and future users of our access control systems.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant discipline.
- Working knowledge of software engineering design, principles and systems thinking.
- Resiliency and ability to adapt quickly.
- Passion for user experience and usability of solutions.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Effective listening, time management and creative problem-solving techniques.
- A desire to learn, grow and develop by working on projects that will impact Allegion’s business and customers.
Why Work for Us?
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
- You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
- You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
- You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
- You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.
What You’ll Get from Us:
- An opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team that collaborates on real, hands-on projects
- Professional Growth through exposure to Allegion's leaders, professional development and skill building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships
- Meaningful time to network and get to know your peers through Allegion sponsored activities hosted by the Talent Attraction Team
- Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching
Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
- The expected Base Hourly Range: $25-$26/hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
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Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!
Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.
We Celebrate Who We Are!
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software engineering manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
- Five or more years of software engineering experience with at least two in a team lead role
- Demonstrated experience managing full software development lifecycle from planning through delivery
- Proficiency with agile or SAFe methodologies commonly used by Colorado engineering organizations
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP used widely across Colorado employers
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working with product, design, and business stakeholders
Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software engineering manager in Colorado?
Software engineering manager is not a state-licensed role in Colorado, so there is no Colorado-specific exam or registration required. The typical path is several years as a software engineer, followed by a lead or staff engineer role, before moving into management. A bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering is the standard baseline, and many Colorado employers, particularly in defense and aerospace, also value an MBA or graduate technical degree for candidates stepping into management.
Which companies hire software engineering managers in Colorado?
Employers hiring software engineering managers in Colorado right now include L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, and Rocket Lab USA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's blend of commercial technology firms in Denver and Boulder and defense contractors concentrated around Colorado Springs and the Front Range means openings exist across a notably wide range of engineering domains.
Which Colorado cities have the most software engineering manager jobs?
Colorado Springs, Denver, and Littleton account for the largest share of software engineering manager openings in Colorado. Denver drives the most volume as the state's primary commercial and corporate hub, while Boulder's dense concentration of technology companies and startups generates consistent demand, and Colorado Springs reflects the significant defense and government-contracting presence anchored by military installations and contractors like Northrop Grumman and SAIC operating in the region.
Are there remote software engineering manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most fields, since software engineering management is fundamentally a desk-based, communication-heavy role that transfers well to remote environments. About 64% of software engineering manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of distributed engineering leadership. Strategic planning, one-on-ones, code reviews, and sprint ceremonies adapt readily to remote formats, though roles tied to classified government contracts in Colorado Springs typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a software engineering manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a team lead or technical lead role within your current engineering team before applying for a formal manager title. Large Colorado employers such as Lockheed Martin, Oracle, and Ibotta run internal development programs and post associate or emerging-leader roles that are designed as bridges into management. Building a record of mentoring junior engineers, owning a delivery milestone, or completing a project management credential like PMP or a Certified ScrumMaster designation strengthens a first-time manager application meaningfully with Colorado hiring teams.
Where can I find and apply to software engineering manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to software engineering manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the listings by city or specialty, find the roles that match your background, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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