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Senior Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Naperville, IL

Permute AI, Inc

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$180K - $280K/yr

Senior Software Engineer - AI Systems Employment Type: Full-time Company: Permute (www.permute.ai ... Collaborate with product, research, and engineering teams to deliver AI features * Prototype and ...

YO AI Labs

AI Software Engineer - Remote

Chicago, IL · Remote

$80 - $120/hr

Senior Software Engineer Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours/week) Location: Remote Job Summary We are ... Hiring Manager review. Compensation Compensation is output-based , with payment provided per task ...

International Motors, LLC

Software Engineer Sr

Lisle, IL · On-site

$92K - $138K/yr

Success in this role requires strong knowledge of Sitecore content management and publishing, Coveo ... At least 3 years of software engineering experience Additional Requirements * Qualified candidates ...

YO AI Labs

AI/ML Software Engineer - Remote

Chicago, IL · Remote

$80 - $120/hr

Senior Software Engineer Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours/week) Location: Remote Job Summary We are ... Hiring Manager review. Compensation Compensation is output-based , with payment provided per task ...

Next Step Systems

Senior Software Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$56.25 - $74.25/hr

Senior Software Developer, Chicago, IL We are seeking a Senior Software Developer for a great ... PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics or engineering is preferred. Will consider candidates who ...

Braven, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$111 - $153/hr

Champion testing, observability, and engineering best practices, and improve our processes and ... Strong mentoring and communication skills, able to manage stakeholders and bridge technical and non ...

Braven

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

Champion testing, observability, and engineering best practices, and improve our processes and ... Strong mentoring and communication skills, able to manage stakeholders and bridge technical and non ...

Braven

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

Champion testing, observability, and engineering best practices, and improve our processes and ... Strong mentoring and communication skills, able to manage stakeholders and bridge technical and non ...

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

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior software engineering manager in Naperville, IL is $176,724.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $151,300.00 and $198,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior software engineering manager?

A Senior Software Engineering Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple software engineering teams or large projects within an organization. They manage engineering managers and senior engineers, define technical strategies, and ensure the successful delivery of complex software solutions. In addition to technical oversight, they are involved in talent development, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with other departments. Their role is crucial for aligning engineering goals with business objectives and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

What does a senior software engineering manager do?

A Senior Software Engineering Manager often splits their time between providing technical guidance and overseeing team development. This means staying involved in high-level architecture decisions while also focusing on mentoring engineers, conducting performance reviews, and facilitating communication across teams. Balancing these aspects requires strong organizational skills, as managers must ensure project delivery timelines are met without sacrificing team morale or individual growth. Regular one-on-ones, sprint planning sessions, and collaboration with product managers are key parts of the weekly routine.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a senior software engineering manager?

To thrive as a Senior Software Engineering Manager, you need a solid background in software development, strong leadership abilities, and experience managing engineering teams, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools (like Jira), cloud platforms (such as AWS or Azure), and agile methodologies is typically expected, and certifications like PMP or Scrum Master can be advantageous. Outstanding communication, strategic thinking, and mentorship skills help build high-performing teams and foster collaboration. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering successful projects, supporting team growth, and aligning technical work with business objectives.

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Infographic showing various Senior Software Engineering Manager job openings in Naperville, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, and 23% Part Time. Highlights an 60% In-person, and 40% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $176,724 per year, or $85 per hour.

Software Engineering Manager

Barry Wehmiller Group

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New

Barry-Wehmiller rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.


 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.


 

Job Description:

Who You'll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

As a Software Engineer Manager for the Information Solutions team you will have overall responsibility to lead and develop projects with clients across multiple industry sectors primarily focused on Information Solutions scope. This scope can include projects related to MES, Custom Software, reporting, IIoT, data collection, reporting, or analytics.

What You'll Do

  • Accountability for complete project execution including client interaction, team leadership, software architecture design, project leadership, project startup and commissioning support.

  • Ability to maintain and successfully execute multiple project responsibilities with minimal supervision.

  • Maintain overall staffing plans for your local team and ensure that engineers are meeting billable targets.

  • Manage, motivate, and mentor the team; develop training objectives and strategies

  • Provide a comfortable environment for your engineers to grow and succeed.

  • Act as a bridge from your local engineers to the rest of the firm, ensuring that engineers have access to firm-wide resources where applicable.

  • Undertake recruiting responsibilities

  • Interface with clients to define and manage scope on complex projects. This will require significant technical knowledge as well as project leadership skills.

  • Leveraging firm-wide Design Group standards and procedures for the execution of Information Solutions projects. This includes participating on councils responsible for overseeing and adopting firm-wide standards.

  • Technical project execution within the Information Solutions group, which includes providing deliverables, maintaining schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction.

  • Convey a positive image of Design Group and support for the development of strong Culture consistent with the Guiding Principles of Leadership.

  • Planning of project timeline and working with various Project Managers to ensure the proper execution of the work.

  • Drive projects to completion and dive into technical details as necessary to support the project team's direction and execution

  • Developing and maintaining relationships with key client contacts.

  • Providing technical leadership to newer professionals and helping drive the Information Solutions group's growth in technical capability.

What You'll Bring

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in developing and providing software solutions for the consumer products, life science and/or industrial industries.

  • Technical experience should include architecting and implementation of MES, data collection/reporting systems in various platforms. Strong preference for experience with Ignition, Sepasoft, or custom MES/database development.

  • Prior experience as a system integrator is a plus

  • Experience developing in Python, SQL, JavaScript, Java, is a plus

  • Experience leveraging Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), Git version control, or Figma is a plus

  • Experience should include a strong record of the successful client interface.

  • Candidate must possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.

  • Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include but not be limited to: project installation and start-up activities, client meetings, company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, or conventions, etc.

  • Minimum B.S in related Engineering field is preferred, but consideration will be given to other computer or software degrees based on actual experience.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming an Software Engineering Manager but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.

The approximate pay range for this position is $140k-$180k. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.


 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.


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