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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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join our Vertical Lift software team located in Ridley Park, PA. As a part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to creatively solve complex technical problems on multiple Boeing programs, including the V-22 Osprey, the H-47 Chinook, and other Vertical Lift and aerospace platforms.
As a Software Engineering Manager at Boeing, you will lead and support a diverse team of software development engineers. This is a unique opportunity to manage full lifecycle software development for the most sophisticated military and commercial platforms in the world. The successful candidate will lead a software engineering team responsible for software and test development for a Vertical Lift platform.
Our teams develop mission, vehicle, and flight control software, as well as modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis, for the V-22 Osprey and H-47 Chinook aircraft. We also support software projects throughout The Boeing Company. Responsibilities include integrating team activities with the other Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and across numerous programs; managing successful projects, day-to-day work assignments, staffing, personnel development, skills management, and team training.
The lifecycle of the team’s products spans all activities from proposal development through aircraft fielding and resolution of field issues. Additional responsibilities include maintaining overall tools and processes, supporting ongoing process improvements, and coordinating software customer interface. The manager also provides oversight of technical issues/solutions, build plans, creates project status briefings, proposal inputs, and administration issues.
This position requires project, people, and technical leadership; customer engagement; participation in design reviews; conducting employee development and employee reviews; as well as cost account management of team budgets and schedules. The position will require management of resources and priorities across multiple software development and IR&D projects.
Join us and become a driving force in shaping the future of aerospace technology!
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead software engineers through the full lifecycle of software development, from modeling and simulation to testing and analysis
- Recruit, hire, mentor, and manage teams of software developers, fostering their career growth and building a strong team culture based on inclusion, innovation, and respect
- Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and motivate the team to achieve common objectives through effective teamwork
- Collaborate with customers and other leaders to clearly define expectations and deliver exceptional solutions
- Drive innovation by looking beyond current practices and utilizing creative thinking to discover new opportunities and solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform and implement the company's technology strategy, with a special focus on execution and timely delivery
- Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in Software Engineering
- Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals
- Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead process improvements
- Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
- Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
- Lead and support Proposals, Requests for Information/Proposal, including both Technical and Non-Technical writing and estimating
- Manage projects including baselining, execution and control account management
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Ridley Park, PA.
Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship
- 5+ years’ experience in Software Engineering
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- Advanced degree in engineering, AI, data science, or related field
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship
- Experience in software product life cycles specific to aviation and aerospace systems, from proposal through fielding
- Familiarity with DO-178 software certification methodology
- Previous experience with US DOD software development is a plus
- Broad technical experience in programming languages, development environments, operating systems, validation, and verification, and in emerging technology and engineering standards
- Experience in project execution and earned value management techniques
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required but would be 10%.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $171,700 - $232,300
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 18, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to join our Vertical Lift software team located in Ridley Park, PA. As a part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to creatively solve complex technical problems on multiple Boeing programs, including the V-22 Osprey, the H-47 Chinook, and other Vertical Lift and aerospace platforms.
As a Software Engineering Manager at Boeing, you will lead and support a diverse team of software development engineers. This is a unique opportunity to manage full lifecycle software development for the most sophisticated military and commercial platforms in the world. The successful candidate will lead a software engineering team responsible for software and test development for a Vertical Lift platform.
Our teams develop mission, vehicle, and flight control software, as well as modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis, for the V-22 Osprey and H-47 Chinook aircraft. We also support software projects throughout The Boeing Company. Responsibilities include integrating team activities with the other Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and across numerous programs; managing successful projects, day-to-day work assignments, staffing, personnel development, skills management, and team training.
The lifecycle of the team’s products spans all activities from proposal development through aircraft fielding and resolution of field issues. Additional responsibilities include maintaining overall tools and processes, supporting ongoing process improvements, and coordinating software customer interface. The manager also provides oversight of technical issues/solutions, build plans, creates project status briefings, proposal inputs, and administration issues.
This position requires project, people, and technical leadership; customer engagement; participation in design reviews; conducting employee development and employee reviews; as well as cost account management of team budgets and schedules. The position will require management of resources and priorities across multiple software development and IR&D projects.
Join us and become a driving force in shaping the future of aerospace technology!
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead software engineers through the full lifecycle of software development, from modeling and simulation to testing and analysis
- Recruit, hire, mentor, and manage teams of software developers, fostering their career growth and building a strong team culture based on inclusion, innovation, and respect
- Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and motivate the team to achieve common objectives through effective teamwork
- Collaborate with customers and other leaders to clearly define expectations and deliver exceptional solutions
- Drive innovation by looking beyond current practices and utilizing creative thinking to discover new opportunities and solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform and implement the company's technology strategy, with a special focus on execution and timely delivery
- Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in Software Engineering
- Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals
- Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead process improvements
- Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
- Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
- Lead and support Proposals, Requests for Information/Proposal, including both Technical and Non-Technical writing and estimating
- Manage projects including baselining, execution and control account management
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Ridley Park, PA.
Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship
- 5+ years’ experience in Software Engineering
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- Advanced degree in engineering, AI, data science, or related field
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship
- Experience in software product life cycles specific to aviation and aerospace systems, from proposal through fielding
- Familiarity with DO-178 software certification methodology
- Previous experience with US DOD software development is a plus
- Broad technical experience in programming languages, development environments, operating systems, validation, and verification, and in emerging technology and engineering standards
- Experience in project execution and earned value management techniques
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Travel:
Occasional travel may be required but would be 10%.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $171,700 - $232,300
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 18, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
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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 Google, CVS Health, and Lockheed Martin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 King of Prussia 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 74% of software engineering manager openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 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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