What does a Engineering Manager do?

You lead one or more development teams, both technically and as a people manager.

What education does Engineering Manager require?

University of Applied Sciences (96 months)

How much does a Engineering Manager earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 140'000, mid ~CHF CHF 168'000 per year (approximate).

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Engineering Manager

IT & Technology

As an Engineering Manager, you lead software teams in terms of personnel and expertise: you develop people, plan roadmaps and ensure that your team delivers reliably. You balance technical quality, deadlines and team health and work closely with product and other teams. The focus is on people and processes, no longer on day-to-day coding. You usually start as a Senior Developer or Tech Lead after several years.

Entry

~CHF 140'000

CHF 11'667/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 168'000

CHF 14'000/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 200'000

CHF 16'667/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration96 months

Your path to Engineering Manager

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 140'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics6/10

🔬 Science4/10

💻 IT8/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact9/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth8/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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