Software Development Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

A Software Development Manager in the technology industry oversees the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of software systems. They play a critical role in planning and directing the work of a team of software developers, ensuring project timelines are met and product quality is maintained. They are responsible for facilitating communication between team members and stakeholders, resolving conflicts, and troubleshooting software issues. Furthermore, they manage resource allocation, risk management, and project budgets. They participate in strategic decisions related to technology and software development.

Important skills for a Software Development Manager include strong technical knowledge in software development, excellent leadership and communication skills, proficiency in project management, and an analytical mindset. Certifications such as Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Scrum Master can make a candidate more competitive. Prior to becoming a Software Development Manager, individuals may have roles such as Software Developer, Software Architect, or Project Manager, gaining the necessary experience and understanding of the software development lifecycle and team management.

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Senior Director of Software Engineering

  • JP Morgan
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Your opportunity to make a real impact and shape the future of financial services is waiting for you. Lets push the boundaries of what's possible together. As a Senior Director of Software...

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Software Development Manager II, Embedded Systems/Firmware

  • Google
  • San Jose, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in software development. 3 years of experience with embedded operating systems. 2 years of...

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Engineering Manager, Persistent Disk (IO Platform)

  • Google
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree, or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, and with data structures and...

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Engineering Manager - PxE A&A

  • Deloitte
  • San Jose, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Position Summary As an Engineering Manager, you will actively engage in your engineering craft, taking a hands-on approach to multiple high-visibility projects. Your expertise will be pivotal in...

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Senior Manager, Software Development

  • Oracle
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

The Load Balancer team in Oracle's Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) networking organization is seeking a Senior Software Development Manager to join our fast growing team!...

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Senior Engineering Manager -DBaaS

  • Nutanix
  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 hours ago

Hungry Humble Honest Opportunity - At Nutanix, we are aggressively expanding our Nutanix Database (NDB) platform into a premier Hybrid Multi-Cloud Solution. We are seeking a visionary Senior...

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Group Director, Software Engineering Dynamic Promise & Trip Management, Last Mile Delivery

  • Walmart
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

... What you'll do... About the Team Walmarts Last Mile Delivery (LMD) organization powers one of the largest and fastest-growing delivery ecosystems in the world, enabling millions of deliveries...

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Engineering Manager, Operations Intelligence, gUP Engineering

  • Google
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree, or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in software development. 3 years of experience with full-stack development, across the back-end...

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Director, Software Engineering

  • Walmart
  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

... What you'll do... Role summary: The Director, Software Engineering manages the Display AdServing system, ensuring scalability, reliability, performance, and alignment with strategic...

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Senior Software Manager, Agentic AI

  • NVIDIA
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years! It's an outstanding legacy of innovation that's fueled by phenomenal technologyand...

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Salesforce Field Service Lightning (FSL) Technical Lead

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job ID: 89838-1 Job Title: Salesforce Field Service Lightning (FSL) Technical Lead Location: Santa Clara, CA/ Austin,TX Duration: 6 months + possible extension Rate Range: $35 - $38/hour on...

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Senior Technical Lead - Python, Microservices, Cloud

  • HCL America Inc.
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Python Engineer to join us on our journey in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity. Job Title: Python...

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Software Development Manager, Nitro SSD

  • Amazon
  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for a Software Development Manager experienced in SSD firmware development to own next-generation storage solution development for AWS world-scale compute and storage....

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Software Development Manager, Devices Supply Chain Technologies

  • Amazon
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for a proven and experienced software development manager who can help lead the team in building innovative solutions for Amazon....

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Lead Software Engineer [Multiple Positions Available]

  • JP Morgan
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

DESCRIPTION: Duties: Lead the development of full-stack applications in the enterprise Payments domain, focusing on client onboarding, transaction analytics, tax compliance, MFA integration, and...

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Salary for Software Development Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Software Development Managers in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.9%
Master's Degree
37.7%
Associate's Degree
5.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.2%
High School or GED
2.2%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.1%



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