How much does a Software Engineering Manager make in San Jose, CA? The average Software Engineering Manager salary in San Jose, CA is $197,341 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $178,917 and $220,069. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Software Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Engineering Manager Salary $162,144 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Software Engineering Manager Salary $178,917 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Software Engineering Manager Salary $197,341 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Software Engineering Manager Salary $220,069 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Software Engineering Manager Salary $240,762 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Software Engineering Manager need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Agile: Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.

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Computer science: Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.

Leadership 8.13%
Agile 7.92%
Computer science 4.67%
Others 79.28%

Job Description for Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager manages and oversees the design and development of software applications. Directs the work of engineers to ensure the best practices around software development. Being a Software Engineering Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior manager. The Software Engineering Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Software Engineering Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Software Engineering Manager, the upper level is Software Engineering Director and then progresses to Top Software Development Executive.

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Software Engineering Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Software Engineering Manager, the highest Software Engineering Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Software Engineering Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Software Engineering Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Software Engineering Manager salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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