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M3 - Manager
The median salary range for Software Engineering (M3) roles disclosed in public job postings is $182k - $234k as of Aug 2026, based on 6,915 job postings from 733 companies.
Salary Range
Low
$182,000
13%
Mid
$208,000
13%
High
$234,000
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Manager, Software Engineering - Observability
New York City
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Manager, Software Engineering - Observability
United States
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Manager, Software Engineering - Observability
San Francisco
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Manager, Software Engineering - Interaction Design
New York City
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Manager, Software Engineering - Interaction Design
United States
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Manager, Software Engineering - Interaction Design
San Francisco
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Manager, Software Engineering - DevEx AI Tools
New York City
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Manager, Software Engineering - DevEx AI Tools
United States
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Manager, Software Engineering - DevEx AI Tools
San Francisco
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Manager, Software Engineering - AI Product (London, United Kingdom)
London
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Manager, Software Engineering - Billing
New York City
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Manager, Software Engineering - Billing
United States
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Manager, Software Engineering - Billing
San Francisco
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Manager, Software Engineering - Growth Platform
New York City
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Manager, Software Engineering - Growth Platform
United States
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Manager, Software Engineering - Growth Platform
San Francisco
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Manager, Software Engineering - Payload
New York City
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Manager, Software Engineering - Payload
United States
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Manager, Software Engineering - Payload
San Francisco
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Manager, Software Engineering - Figma Weave (Tel Aviv, Israel)
State of Israel
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Software Engineering Manager
Bengaluru
·5+ Years Experience
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Software Engineering Manager, TCIC, DD&T, Chengdu
Chengdu
·7+ Years Experience
N/A
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Software Engineering Manager
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
·5+ Years Experience
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Software Engineering Manager
Bengaluru
·6+ Years Experience
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Software Engineering Manager
Bengaluru
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Software Engineering Manager
Bengaluru
·5+ Years Experience
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Manager, Product Transformation Capability, DevSecOps, Global DD&T(Data, Digital & Technology), Japan
Tokyo
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Manager, Product Transformation Capability, DevSecOps, Global DD&T(Data, Digital & Technology), Japan
Japan
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Veeva Promomats Engineer - Manager
Bengaluru
·8+ Years Experience
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Assistant Manager - Engineering (Lead - Reliability Engineering (MFU))
Mumbai
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Assistant Manager - Engineering (Lead - Reliability Engineering (MFU))
Navi Mumbai
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Gestionnaire de l’ingenérie logiciel
Toronto
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Gestionnaire du développement logiciel, DevOps
Montréal
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Software Development Manager, DevOps
Toronto
·4+ Years Experience
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Software Development Manager, AI Builder Tools
Remote
·4+ Years Experience
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Software Development Manager, AI Builder Tools
Canada
·4+ Years Experience
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Software Development Manager, AI Builder Tools
Remote
·4+ Years Experience
N/A
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Software Development Manager, AI Builder Tools
United States
·4+ Years Experience
N/A
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Engineering Manager, DevOps
San Francisco
·4+ Years Experience
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Engineering Manager, DevOps
Miami
·4+ Years Experience
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Engineering Manager, DevOps
Raleigh
·4+ Years Experience
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Engineering Manager
Toronto
·4+ Years Experience
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Level Comparison
| Level | Sample Size | Low | Mid | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1 Entry 0-1 YOE Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance. | Very Large 460 Data Points | $100,000 | $117,500 | $135,000 | |
IC2 Developing 2-4 YOE Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth. | Very Large 1,885 Data Points | $125,000 | $143,619 | $162,238 | |
IC3 Proficient 5-7 YOE Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed. | Very Large 1,805 Data Points | $140,000 | $162,500 | $185,000 | |
IC4 Advanced 8-11 YOE Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise. | Very Large 3,816 Data Points | $150,000 | $172,735 | $195,470 | |
IC5 Expert 12+ YOE A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals. | Very Large 1,404 Data Points | $180,000 | $205,000 | $230,000 | |
IC6 Advisory An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact. | Very Large 1,159 Data Points | $185,000 | $214,000 | $243,000 | |
M3 Manager Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results. | Very Large 889 Data Points | $182,000 | $208,000 | $234,000 | |
M4 Sr. Manager Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results. | Very Large 524 Data Points | $195,650 | $227,825 | $260,000 | |
M5 Director Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results. | Very Large 348 Data Points | $216,450 | $253,538 | $290,625 | |
M6 Sr. Director Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function. | Very Large 104 Data Points | $242,000 | $286,000 | $330,000 |