Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Georgia
Software Engineering Manager jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in enterprise technology, fintech, cybersecurity, and defense contracting, with openings at every level from first-time managers to senior engineering directors. Atlanta is the dominant hiring hub, followed by Alpharetta and Savannah, where companies like NCR Voyix, Fiserv, and Northrop Grumman maintain large engineering organizations. The most sought-after specialties in Georgia listings are cloud platform engineering, distributed systems leadership, and DevSecOps. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This leader will ensure continuity of strategy and execution while continuing to evolve Engineering Enablement capabilities that serve teams across the enterprise. You'll lead a distributed team of engineers and contractors while shaping the roadmap for the platforms, tools, and AI-powered workflows that make engineering teams across the company faster, more consistent, and more effective.
The ideal candidate combines strong platform engineering judgment with hands-on familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and workflows, and is energized by scaling capabilities that multiply the effectiveness of every engineering team that depends on them.
What You'll Do:
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams responsible for Engineering Enablement platforms and services.
- Drive strategic vision and execution of engineering enablement initiatives supporting enterprise software delivery.
- Oversee the integration and adoption of AI-powered capabilities, tools, and workflows across engineering teams - including AI-assisted coding, agentic development tools, and AI-driven platform services.
- Ensure platform scalability, reliability, and operational excellence, and alignment with enterprise standards, including for AI-enabled tooling and integrations.
- Collaborate with technology, product, and engineering leaders to improve developer experience and accelerate delivery outcomes.
- Develop and mentor engineering talent, leading a distributed organization of full-time employees and contractors.
- Shape the future of engineering leadership and software delivery practices in an increasingly AI-driven environment, staying ahead of emerging AI tooling and helping the organization adopt it responsibly.
- Define and track success metrics for platform adoption, developer productivity, and AI tooling impact, and report progress to leadership.
- Champion best practices and enablement content - documentation, training, and internal advocacy - to drive adoption of both core platform capabilities and AI-enabled workflows.
Who You Are:
- 6+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or technical program management, including 2+ years directly managing engineering teams.
- Strong background in software engineering and platform technologies, with demonstrated experience building or scaling internal developer platforms.
- Hands-on familiarity with AI-enabled development practices - e.g., AI coding assistants, agentic development tools, or AI-driven platform/workflow automation - and a point of view on how to bring them safely and effectively into an engineering organization.
- Track record of translating ambiguous business and technology needs into a clear strategic roadmap.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills - able to work effectively across technology, product, and engineering leadership.
- Experience leading distributed teams that include both full-time employees and contractors.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 8 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years' experience in a related field; or 20 years' experience in a related field.
Preferred:
- Experience in a large, matrixed enterprise organization with multiple internal stakeholder groups.
- Direct experience evaluating, piloting, or rolling out AI application enablement tools (e.g., AI coding assistants, LLM-powered internal tools, MCP/agent integrations) at scale.
- Familiarity with developer experience (DevEx) metrics and platform reliability/operational practices (SRE, observability, CI/CD).
- Background in change management or driving adoption of new engineering tools and practices across a large developer base.
What Success Looks Like
- Continuity and evolution of Engineering Enablement's strategy, with a clear roadmap that incorporates AI-powered capabilities alongside core platform priorities.
- Measurable increase in adoption of AI-enabled development tools and workflows across engineering teams, with clear guardrails and enterprise standards in place.
- Platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence sustained or improved through the transition.
- A well-mentored, engaged distributed team (FTE + contractors) with clear growth plans.
- Strong, trusted relationships with technology, product, and engineering leadership.
Why Join Us
- Lead a high-visibility function at the center of how the enterprise builds software - and how AI reshapes that process.
- Real influence over roadmap, strategy, and the adoption of emerging AI development practices.
- A blend of technical/platform leadership and people management, with strong executive visibility into impact.
USD 148,500.00 - 247,500.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $148,500.00 - $247,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
EOE, including disability/vets
This leader will ensure continuity of strategy and execution while continuing to evolve Engineering Enablement capabilities that serve teams across the enterprise. You'll lead a distributed team of engineers and contractors while shaping the roadmap for the platforms, tools, and AI-powered workflows that make engineering teams across the company faster, more consistent, and more effective.
The ideal candidate combines strong platform engineering judgment with hands-on familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and workflows, and is energized by scaling capabilities that multiply the effectiveness of every engineering team that depends on them.
What You'll Do:
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams responsible for Engineering Enablement platforms and services.
- Drive strategic vision and execution of engineering enablement initiatives supporting enterprise software delivery.
- Oversee the integration and adoption of AI-powered capabilities, tools, and workflows across engineering teams - including AI-assisted coding, agentic development tools, and AI-driven platform services.
- Ensure platform scalability, reliability, and operational excellence, and alignment with enterprise standards, including for AI-enabled tooling and integrations.
- Collaborate with technology, product, and engineering leaders to improve developer experience and accelerate delivery outcomes.
- Develop and mentor engineering talent, leading a distributed organization of full-time employees and contractors.
- Shape the future of engineering leadership and software delivery practices in an increasingly AI-driven environment, staying ahead of emerging AI tooling and helping the organization adopt it responsibly.
- Define and track success metrics for platform adoption, developer productivity, and AI tooling impact, and report progress to leadership.
- Champion best practices and enablement content - documentation, training, and internal advocacy - to drive adoption of both core platform capabilities and AI-enabled workflows.
Who You Are:
- 6+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or technical program management, including 2+ years directly managing engineering teams.
- Strong background in software engineering and platform technologies, with demonstrated experience building or scaling internal developer platforms.
- Hands-on familiarity with AI-enabled development practices - e.g., AI coding assistants, agentic development tools, or AI-driven platform/workflow automation - and a point of view on how to bring them safely and effectively into an engineering organization.
- Track record of translating ambiguous business and technology needs into a clear strategic roadmap.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills - able to work effectively across technology, product, and engineering leadership.
- Experience leading distributed teams that include both full-time employees and contractors.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 8 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years' experience in a related field; or 20 years' experience in a related field.
Preferred:
- Experience in a large, matrixed enterprise organization with multiple internal stakeholder groups.
- Direct experience evaluating, piloting, or rolling out AI application enablement tools (e.g., AI coding assistants, LLM-powered internal tools, MCP/agent integrations) at scale.
- Familiarity with developer experience (DevEx) metrics and platform reliability/operational practices (SRE, observability, CI/CD).
- Background in change management or driving adoption of new engineering tools and practices across a large developer base.
What Success Looks Like
- Continuity and evolution of Engineering Enablement's strategy, with a clear roadmap that incorporates AI-powered capabilities alongside core platform priorities.
- Measurable increase in adoption of AI-enabled development tools and workflows across engineering teams, with clear guardrails and enterprise standards in place.
- Platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence sustained or improved through the transition.
- A well-mentored, engaged distributed team (FTE + contractors) with clear growth plans.
- Strong, trusted relationships with technology, product, and engineering leadership.
Why Join Us
- Lead a high-visibility function at the center of how the enterprise builds software - and how AI reshapes that process.
- Real influence over roadmap, strategy, and the adoption of emerging AI development practices.
- A blend of technical/platform leadership and people management, with strong executive visibility into impact.
USD 148,500.00 - 247,500.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $148,500.00 - $247,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
EOE, including disability/vets
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- Technology & Software
- Fintech
- Education
- Insurance
- News & Publishing
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software engineering manager jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of hands-on software engineering experience before moving into management
- Proven experience leading and growing engineering teams of at least four to eight engineers
- Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience with agile delivery frameworks, sprint planning, and cross-functional stakeholder communication
- Familiarity with Georgia's fintech, defense, or enterprise SaaS sectors is frequently preferred by local employers
Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software engineering manager in Georgia?
Software engineering manager roles in Georgia require no state-issued license or certification. The typical path is earning a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or software engineering, then building several years of individual-contributor experience before stepping into a management role. Georgia employers, particularly in Atlanta's fintech and enterprise tech corridors, often promote strong senior engineers internally and value credentials like the PMP or AWS certifications for candidates coming from outside.
Which companies hire software engineering managers in Georgia?
Employers hiring software engineering managers in Georgia right now include The Home Depot, Intuit, and Hermeus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's concentration of fintech headquarters, defense contractors, and enterprise SaaS companies means demand is distributed across both large corporations and well-funded startups, particularly in the Atlanta metro and Alpharetta technology corridor.
Which Georgia cities have the most software engineering manager jobs?
Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Suwanee have the most software engineering manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta drives the bulk of listings as the state's primary technology and corporate hub, home to a dense cluster of fintech firms, Fortune 500 technology divisions, and fast-growing startups, while Alpharetta's established technology corridor and Savannah's growing defense and logistics technology presence account for meaningful hiring outside the capital region.
Are there remote software engineering manager jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 78% of software engineering manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on code review, architecture discussion, and team coordination that translates naturally to distributed work. Fully remote postings are most common at product-led SaaS companies, while defense and government contracting roles in Georgia almost always require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a software engineering manager in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a lateral move from a senior software engineer or tech lead role at a mid-size Georgia employer where you can take on informal people management before formally stepping up. Companies like NCR Voyix and Fiserv in Atlanta run structured mentorship and leadership development programs that give senior engineers a route into management. Building a portfolio of team projects and earning a cloud certification from AWS or Google strengthens a candidacy significantly for first-time manager roles in Georgia's fintech and enterprise technology sectors.
Where can I find and apply to software engineering manager jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to software engineering manager jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across Atlanta, Alpharetta, Savannah, and beyond. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each one.
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