Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

Software Engineering Manager jobs in Wisconsin concentrate in enterprise software, healthcare technology, manufacturing systems, and financial services, with hiring activity anchored by the state's strong legacy of integrated technology operations. Milwaukee, Madison, and the Fox Valley corridor are the largest hiring metros, and companies like Fiserv, Epic Systems, and Rockwell Automation consistently recruit for these leadership roles. The most in-demand specialties are platform engineering, agile delivery management, and embedded systems leadership. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top employerAffirm
Top cityMadison, WI
Cities hiring9
Work type71% Hybrid
Top industryMedical Devices

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Natus Medical Incorporated
Software Engineering Lead
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Natus Medical Incorporated
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Software Engineering Lead
Natus Medical Incorporated
Middleton, Wisconsin
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$135k - $145k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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CVS Health
Senior Manager - Software Development Engineering
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CVS Health
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Senior Manager - Software Development Engineering
CVS Health
Madison, Wisconsin
Business Strategy
Project Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
$107k - $284k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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GE HealthCare
Senior Manager - Software Engineering
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GE HealthCare
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Senior Manager - Software Engineering
GE HealthCare
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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U.S. Venture, Inc.
Software Test Engineering Manager (IGEN)
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U.S. Venture, Inc.
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Software Test Engineering Manager (IGEN)
U.S. Venture, Inc.
Appleton, Wisconsin
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Software Engineering Manager Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Madison
3 jobs
Waukesha
2 jobs
Ripon
1 job
Neenah
1 job
Windsor
1 job
Appleton
1 job
Middleton
1 job
Milwaukee
1 job
Brookfield
1 job

Software Engineering Manager Job Market in Wisconsin

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

Who's Hiring

Affirm
Affirm1 open role
Clarios
Clarios1 open role
Genus
Genus1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Medical Devices
  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Banking & Financial Services

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Five or more years of software development experience with at least two in a leadership role
  • Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams through full product development cycles
  • Proficiency with agile and scrum methodologies and modern CI/CD development practices
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in production environments
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills working with product, design, and business stakeholders

Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software engineering manager in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has no state-issued license or registration required for software engineering managers, so the path runs through experience and employer-recognized credentials. Most hiring managers in Wisconsin expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, followed by several years writing and shipping code, then a move into tech lead or staff engineer roles. Wisconsin's large enterprise employers in fintech, healthcare IT, and manufacturing tend to promote from senior individual contributors, so building a record of delivering projects internally is the most direct route.

Which companies hire software engineering managers in Wisconsin?

Companies currently hiring software engineering managers in Wisconsin include Affirm, Clarios, and Genus, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's combination of large fintech anchors, health IT companies, and advanced manufacturing firms means consistent demand across multiple industries rather than a single sector driving all activity.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most software engineering manager jobs?

Madison, Waukesha, and Ripon account for the largest share of software engineering manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its dense fintech and financial services sector anchored by major payment and data companies, Madison draws heavily from Epic Systems and the University of Wisconsin's technology operations, and secondary markets in the Fox Valley reflect the region's deep manufacturing automation and industrial software needs.

Are there remote software engineering manager jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of software engineering manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the role's fundamentally desk-based and communication-driven nature. The most consistently remote portions of the job are one-on-ones, sprint planning, architecture review, and cross-team coordination, while on-site expectations are more common at manufacturers and healthcare organizations requiring proximity to embedded systems or clinical infrastructure.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a senior software engineer or tech lead role into a first-time manager position, often at a mid-size Wisconsin company where the promotion happens internally. Epic Systems in Verona and Fiserv in Milwaukee both run structured career development programs that move strong individual contributors into team lead and engineering manager tracks. Building a portfolio of mentorship, code review ownership, and cross-team projects signals readiness, and a PMP or technical leadership certificate can strengthen an application when formal experience is limited.

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

You can find and apply to software engineering manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings updated continuously. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to the positions that fit your background.

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