Senior Level Software Engineering Manager Jobs

Senior level software engineering manager jobs place experienced engineers in charge of technical direction, engineering team performance, and the outcomes that matter most to the business. Openings concentrate across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like CVS Health, Apple, and Capital One hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles190+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCVS Health
Top cityCupertino, CA
Work type72% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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NVIDIA
Manager, Software Engineering - Networking
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NVIDIA
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Manager, Software Engineering - Networking
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Data Analytics
Data Science
$224k - $431k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Bright Vision Technologies
Software Engineering Lead
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Bright Vision Technologies
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Software Engineering Lead
Bright Vision Technologies
Cedar Park, Texas
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$230k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Capital One
Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Back End (Python, Java, Spark)
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Capital One
Added 5d ago
Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Back End (Python, Java, Spark)
Capital One
Richmond, Virginia
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$209k - $239k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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ServiceTitan
Manager, Software Engineering
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ServiceTitan
Added 5d ago
Manager, Software Engineering
ServiceTitan
California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Project Management
Backend Engineering
$185k - $297k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Oracle
Senior Manager, Platform Software Engineering
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Oracle
Added 5d ago
Senior Manager, Platform Software Engineering
Oracle
Nashville, Tennessee
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Program Management
Project Management
Backend Engineering
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Senior Level Software Engineering Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health
    CVS Health20
  • Apple
    Apple16
  • Capital One
    Capital One8
  • JPMorganChase
    JPMorganChase8
  • Google
    Google7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software63
  • Banking & Financial Services29
  • Insurance26
  • Electronics & Hardware16
  • Consulting & Professional Services13

Senior Level Software Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level software engineering manager job?

Employers hiring at this level want evidence of owning outcomes, not just contributing to them. Demonstrate that you have set technical direction for a team, resolved cross-functional conflicts, and delivered complex projects end to end. A portfolio of measurable impact, plus visible experience mentoring engineers and influencing architectural decisions, gives candidates the strongest edge at this stage.

Which companies hire senior level software engineering managers?

Companies hiring senior level software engineering managers right now include CVS Health, Apple, and Capital One, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a range of employers, including large technology companies, scaling startups, and enterprise organizations that need experienced leaders to run growing engineering teams.

Are there remote senior level software engineering manager jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and team structure. About 28% of senior level software engineering manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of distributed leadership at this level. Many fully remote roles at this stage still require periodic on-site availability for planning cycles or executive meetings.

What makes a software engineering manager role senior level?

Senior level software engineering manager roles are defined by scope and ownership. You are responsible for the performance and growth of multiple engineers, the technical health of one or more product areas, and decisions that affect engineering strategy beyond your immediate team. These roles expect you to operate with minimal oversight, mentor other managers or leads, and represent engineering in cross-functional planning.

Which industries hire the most senior level software engineering managers?

Senior Level software engineering manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on large, complex engineering organizations where experienced managers are needed to maintain velocity, quality, and team cohesion at scale.