Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania

Software Engineering Manager jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in enterprise software, financial technology, healthcare IT, and defense contracting, covering everything from first-time engineering leads to senior directors overseeing large distributed teams. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh anchor most of the openings, with a secondary cluster in the Harrisburg and King of Prussia corridors, where established employers like Comcast, SEI Investments, and UPMC maintain significant engineering organizations. Leadership roles focused on platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, and agile delivery are the specialties drawing the most interest from Pennsylvania hiring teams right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles47
Top employerPNC Financial Services
Top cityPittsburgh, PA
Cities hiring13
Work type65% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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PNC Financial Services Group
Software Engineering Manager- AI Systems
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Software Engineering Manager- AI Systems
PNC Financial Services Group
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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The Hershey Company
Staff Project Mgr Engineering
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Staff Project Mgr Engineering
The Hershey Company
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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TE Connectivity
Sr Mgr R&D/Product Dvl Engineering
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Sr Mgr R&D/Product Dvl Engineering
TE Connectivity
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$180k - $271k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Google
Staff Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering
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Google
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Staff Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering
Google
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$207k - $300k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Software Engineering Manager Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Pittsburgh
20 jobs
Harrisburg
4 jobs
Coopersburg
2 jobs
Conshohocken
2 jobs
Exton
1 job
Hershey
1 job
Warrendale
1 job
Bala-Cynwyd
1 job

Software Engineering Manager Job Market in Pennsylvania

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

Who's Hiring

  • PNC Financial Services
    PNC Financial Services13
  • Lutron Electronics
    Lutron Electronics4
  • Comcast
    Comcast3
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health3
  • Affirm
    Affirm2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Manufacturing
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Energy

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software engineering manager jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Bachelor's or master'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 or management role
  • Demonstrated ability to hire, mentor, and retain engineering teams of five or more engineers
  • Hands-on experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning, and cross-functional product delivery
  • Proficiency with modern software development stacks, cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong communication skills for aligning engineering roadmaps with business stakeholders and executive leadership

Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software engineering manager in Pennsylvania?

The path in Pennsylvania starts with several years of individual-contributor software engineering work, followed by a move into a tech lead or senior engineer role where you begin managing project scope and mentoring junior engineers. Pennsylvania requires no state-issued license or certification for this role. Most hiring managers in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh look for a computer science or engineering degree and a record of shipping products end to end before considering a candidate for a management seat.

Which companies hire software engineering managers in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring software engineering managers in Pennsylvania right now include PNC Financial Services, Lutron Electronics, and Comcast, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of large health systems, financial services firms, and defense contractors means demand for engineering leadership holds up even when national tech hiring slows.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most software engineering manager jobs?

Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg account for the largest share of software engineering manager openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia drives volume through its dense fintech, healthcare IT, and media technology sectors, while Pittsburgh's strength in robotics, autonomous systems, and university-anchored research pulls in engineering leadership roles from both established firms and growth-stage companies operating out of both metros.

Are there remote software engineering manager jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 35% of software engineering manager openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed modern engineering teams have become. Strategic planning, one-on-ones, roadmap reviews, and cross-functional coordination all translate well to remote formats, making this one of the more flexible management disciplines for location-independent work.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a tech lead role within your current or next engineering team, taking on hiring panels, sprint planning, and mentorship before seeking a formal manager title. Large Pennsylvania employers like Comcast and UPMC run structured associate and rotational programs that expose senior individual contributors to management responsibilities. Building a record of cross-team delivery, contributing to engineering hiring, and earning a credential such as a PMP or Certified Scrum Master strengthens a candidacy before the first official management application.

Where can I find and apply to software engineering manager jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to software engineering manager jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the available roles, identify the positions that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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