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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for software lifecycle manager in the United States is $142,832.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,000.00 and $169,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various Software Lifecycle Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 33% In-person, and 67% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $142,832 per year, or $68.7 per hour.
Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

Robert Half

Chicago, IL • On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and ongoing support of business-critical applications for a legal organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on involvement, guiding application strategy, improving system quality, and partnering with stakeholders to identify practical technology solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in software development, vendor collaboration, and application lifecycle management, along with the ability to translate operational needs into scalable systems.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the evaluation of business needs and technical requirements to determine the best approach for new or enhanced applications.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of web, intranet, and enterprise applications across all stages of the software lifecycle.
• Partner with attorneys, managers, directors, and other stakeholders to recommend technology solutions that improve workflows and align with organizational goals.
• Coordinate work delivered by internal teams, external vendors, and software providers to ensure projects meet quality, timing, and performance expectations.
• Direct application implementation efforts, including quality assurance processes, issue resolution, and production readiness activities.
• Establish and maintain sound data structures and integration approaches that support efficient information flow across enterprise systems.
• Provide senior-level technical guidance to the development team, helping resolve complex design, coding, and integration challenges.
• Maintain oversight of the technical direction and long-term roadmap for software products supporting practice and administrative functions.
• Contribute directly to development and support work when needed to keep initiatives moving and address priority issues.• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, application development, or technical leadership roles.
• Strong background in .NET and C# development within enterprise application environments.
• Experience with JavaScript and API development for integrated business systems.
• Demonstrated success leading software projects using Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to manage application delivery across requirements gathering, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and evaluating purchased software solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to guide teams through complex technical issues.

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Founded in 1948, Robert Half pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions to connect opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. As business needs changed, we evolved to offer specialized talent solutions for finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, creative and marketing, and legal fields. In 2002, we introduced our subsidiary, Protiviti, a global independent risk consulting and internal audit service, to support companies as they faced more strategic business challenges.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

Year founded

1948