53 jobs in the UK have Software Engineering Manager in the title, from 34 licensed sponsors. Marks and Spencer Group (11), JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (4) and BT GROUP (2) have the most; 9 were posted in the last 7 days and 39 are rated Likely. Eligible for the Skilled Worker visa under SOC 2132, minimum £55,000 at the standard rate. Most IT managers in the UK earn between £43,316 and £71,396 in (ONS ASHE 2025, full-time). Of the 7 adverts whose pay we checked, 7 meet the standard rate. Visa and pay details
Yes. Software Engineering Manager roles fall under SOC 2132 (IT managers), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Software Engineering Manager positions.
The going rate for SOC 2132 is £55,000 per year. New entrants (under 26, switching from a Student or Graduate visa, or recent graduates) may qualify for a reduced minimum of £38,500 per year. You must be paid at least the higher of the going rate or the general salary threshold (£41,700), unless an exemption applies.
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Home Office grants for this occupation code, counting visas granted outside the UK. No job breakdown is published for the visas granted inside the UK, so each country’s own page shows a larger total.