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Manager Of Software Engineering Jobs in Illinois

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 ...

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 ...

Manager, Software Engineering

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$130K - $150K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY The Manager of Software Engineering will provide leadership for design and implementation of software architecture for Allied Benefit Systems. This role is also responsible for ...

You will oversee a group of cross-functional software engineers while ensuring the delivery of ... Additionally, the Manager, Software Engineering will ensure that systems are built in a resilient ...

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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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

As of Aug 11, 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 collaborate with stakeholders, often using tools like Agile methodologies and project management software. Strong leadership, communication, and technical knowledge 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 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $164,135 per year, or $78.9 per hour.

Director of Software Engineering

Socket.dev

Chicago, IL • On-site

$244.70 - $279.20/hr

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Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Director of Software Engineering

As a Capital One Director of Software Engineering, you'll work on everything from customer-facing web and mobile applications using cutting-edge open source frameworks, to highly-available RESTful microservices, to back-end Java based systems and Machine learning models using the hottest techniques in Big Data. You'll bring solid experience in emerging and traditional technologies such as: node.js, Java, GO, AngularJS, React, Python, REST, JSON, XML, Ruby, Perl, NoSQL databases, relational databases, Spark, Artifactory, Maven, iOS, Android, and AWS/Cloud Infrastructure to name a few.

You will:
  • 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 understand desired application capabilities and testing scenarios
  • Continuously improve software engineering practices
  • Work within and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions across a full-stack development tools and technologies
  • Lead the craftsmanship, availability, resilience, and scalability of your solutions
  • Bring a passion to stay on top of tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in internal & external technology communities, and mentor other members of the engineering community
  • Encourage innovation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, inclusion, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, self-organization, and diversity
  • Work across to improve the velocity of your and other teams
  • Lead efforts to deploy new and existing applications into AWS environments
  • Break existing monolithic applications into micro service architectures and build new microservices
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • At least 7 years’ experience in software development
  • At least 5 years’ experience in people management
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering
  • 10+ years’ of experience in software development
  • 5+ years’ of experience in Agile practices
  • Experience leveraging interactive AI tooling to accelerate productivity, utilizing capabilities beyond basic code completion

*Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.*

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Chicago, IL: $244,700 - $279,200 for Director, Software Engineering
McLean, VA: $269,100 - $307,200 for Director, Software Engineering
Plano, TX: $244,700 - $279,200 for Director, Software Engineering

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace.

Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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