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Manager Of Software Engineering Jobs in Illinois

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Director of Software Engineering

Chicago, IL · On-site

$244.70 - $279.20/hr

Lead, manage and grow multiple teams of product focused software engineers * Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of engineers on your team * Work with product managers to ...

Relativity

Manager, Software Engineering

Chicago, IL · On-site

$155K - $233K/yr

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers and/or architects across multiple product areas. * Drive development ofexistingapplications, includingnewplatformswheremajorityof the work is AI-driven.

twenty80.io

Software Engineering Manager

Champaign, IL

$130K - $160K/yr

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of embedded software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high ... Manage engineering priorities, project timelines, and resource allocation across multiple ...

Twenty80 llc

Software Engineering Manager

Champaign, IL · On-site

$130 - $160/hr

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of embedded software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high ... Manage engineering priorities, project timelines, and resource allocation across multiple ...

PCMI, LLC

Software Engineering Manager

Park Ridge, IL · On-site

$170 - $180/hr

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. This involves ... Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, ensuring they have the resources, support ...

PCMI LLC

Software Engineering Manager

Park Ridge, IL · On-site

$170K - $180K/yr

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. This involves ... Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, ensuring they have the resources, support ...

PCMI Corp.

Software Engineering Manager

Park Ridge, IL · On-site

$170 - $180/hr

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. This involves ... Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, ensuring they have the resources, support ...

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How much do manager of software engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager of software engineering in Illinois is $164,135.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $167,600.00 and $167,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Of Software Engineering vs Software Development Manager?

AspectManager Of Software EngineeringSoftware Development Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple engineering teams, manages technical strategy, and aligns projects with business goals.Manages software development projects, leads development teams, and ensures timely delivery of software products.
Required SkillsTechnical leadership, project management, cross-team coordination, and strategic planning.Development process expertise, team management, and project execution skills.
Work EnvironmentTypically in larger organizations with multiple engineering teams, involved in high-level planning.Often in software companies or tech teams, focused on project delivery and team management.

The Manager Of Software Engineering generally has broader responsibilities, overseeing multiple teams and aligning technical strategies with business objectives. In contrast, a Software Development Manager focuses more on managing specific development projects and teams to deliver software products efficiently.

What does a manager of software engineering do?

A manager of software engineering oversees software development teams, coordinates project planning, and ensures timely delivery of high-quality software products. They manage resources, set technical priorities, and facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders, often using tools like Agile or Scrum methodologies. Strong leadership, technical knowledge, and project management skills are essential for this role.

What are the most commonly searched types of Of Software Engineering jobs in Illinois?

The most popular types of Of Software Engineering jobs in Illinois are:

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Manager Of Software Engineering jobs?

Cities in Illinois with the most Manager Of Software Engineering job openings:

Infographic showing various Manager Of Software Engineering job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $164,135 per year, or $78.9 per hour.

Senior Manager of Software Engineering

Morningstar, Inc.

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

MorningStar Senior Living rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

64th of 242 rated social care providers

Job description

The Group:
Morningstar's mission is to create products that help investors achieve their financial goals. For the Retirement group, that means building products and solutions that help employers maximize the value of their workplace retirement plans and put individuals on the path to better retirement outcomes. Retirement is a high-growth area for Morningstar offering a diverse suite of technology and investment-based solutions. Our unique client base includes retirement plan providers, sponsors, advisors, consultants, and participants.
The Job Responsibilities:
Team Leadership
  • Lead the North America engineering teams supporting Morningstar Plan Advantage and Fiduciary Services.
  • Hire, coach, and develop technical leads and engineers while fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.

Technical Leadership
  • Provide technical leadership by establishing clear ownership, decision-making practices, architecture and design review standards, and consistent engineering expectations while enabling technical leads and teams to operate independently and deliver predictably.
  • Continuously improve how engineering teams build and operate software by adopting modern development practices, automation, and operational excellence.

AI-Native Engineering
  • Lead teams through the shift from AI-assisted to agentic engineering - engineers set direction, build the context and guardrails agents work within, and verify outcomes rather than producing the implementation themselves.
  • Own the engineering environment that makes agent-authored work trustworthy: context, standards enforced through automated checks, and feedback that catches defects before human review. Accountability for what ships stays with engineers - AI-generated work doesn't reduce or transfer it.
  • Measure whether it's working - cycle time across the full delivery lifecycle rather than coding alone, rework rate on agent-authored work, and no compromise in quality, security, compliance, or accessibility.

Delivery & Cross-functional Execution
  • Own successful execution of initiatives that span multiple applications and engineering teams by driving alignment, managing dependencies, removing blockers, and maintaining delivery momentum.
  • Partner closely with Product Management to shape roadmaps, clarify priorities, and balance near-term needs with platform modernization.
  • Build strong working relationships across engineering and product organizations, encouraging direct communication, shared ownership, and collaborative problem solving.

The Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years leading engineering teams with direct people management responsibility.
  • Strong technical depth in distributed systems, including service architecture, API design, data consistency, resiliency, and performance, with the ability to review designs and identify scalability and operational risks.
  • Hands-on proficiency with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and cloud-native development on AWS, with enough front-end depth in modern component-based JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks to review full-stack designs end to end, and the ability to review architecture, designs, and code and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering complex initiatives spanning multiple engineering teams and applications, driving execution, managing dependencies, and resolving cross-team technical challenges.
  • Experience adopting AI-assisted engineering practices including coding agents, AI-assisted code reviews, testing, and documentation with the ability to establish appropriate guardrails, verification practices, and engineering standards while maintaining high standards for quality, security, and engineering judgment.
  • Working knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, observability, SLOs, secure SDLC, and cloud-native operational practices.
  • Experience developing engineers and technical leads with a track record of growing individuals into broader technical and leadership responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to build collaborative engineering teams and foster a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and direct cross-functional communication.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions, navigate ambiguity, and build trusted partnerships across groups.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
  • Financial Health
    • 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
    • Stock Ownership Potential
    • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
  • Physical Health
    • Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
    • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
    • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
  • Emotional Health
    • Trust-Based Time Off
    • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
    • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
    • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
    • Adoption Assistance
    • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
    • Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Social Health
    • Charitable Matching Gifts program
    • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
    • Paid volunteering days
    • 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Total Cash Compensation Range
$147,550.00-226,233.33
Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified, then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition, dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all, U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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