Director, Software Development Jobs at Ladders

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Why Choose a Career as a Director of Software Development?

A career in software development, especially at a managerial level, is a lucrative choice due to the increasing demand for technological solutions in the modern business environment. The role is an intriguing mesh of technical expertise and team leadership.

What to Expect in This Role

As a Director, Software Development, you will oversee the strategy and implementation of software development and ensure that your team delivers high-quality software products in a timely manner.

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$130K - $155K *

Empower your engineering career by driving platform reliability and improving incident management across teams. Engage in high-impact problem-solving while shaping best practices and standards in a co...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented SDK engineering team to innovate and deliver seamless, real-time content solutions. Lead developer experience initiatives while fostering a collaborative culture and driving strateg...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and evolving our interoperability platform for patient data retrieval and compliance. Collaborate with a remote team to tackle complex challenges and leverage AI tools fo...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming a mature B2B SaaS platform by owning the technical roadmap, driving architectural decisions, and integrating AI workflows. Be the sole engineering authority while enhan...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $225K *

Drive end-to-end data lifecycle management, ensuring a reliable architecture supports AI-driven insights while mentoring a senior team in a dynamic, healthcare-focused environment...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $230K *

Drive the engineering platform for IGA/IAM, managing environments, pipelines, and operations. Lead a global team, ensuring security, compliance, and reliability as you enhance client delivery and supp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $300K *

Join a team that engineers innovative backend solutions, designing scalable systems for complex transactions, while partnering across teams to establish engineering standards and support transformativ...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $218K *

Lead the design and implementation of an AI-assisted creative engine, innovating workflows and tools that enhance creative production. Champion high-performing, brand-distinctive work through data-dri...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $160K *

Transform client relationships and drive growth in managed services by leading strategies that capture new business and foster expansion across diverse industries. Engage with stakeholders to elevate...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Reimagine backend systems and drive complex projects that enhance the reliability, scalability, and performance of Vanta's core security monitoring platform by collaborating with diverse engineering t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of engineers to innovate and deliver software projects while enhancing development practices, fostering talent growth, and optimizing collaboration with stakeholders to align with business...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $175K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cloud-based email security services. Work alongside experts to design and implement robust solutions, influence engineering practices, and mentor junior develo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform product management by leading a talented team, driving AI adoption, and aligning strategies to deliver customer-focused outcomes while nurturing a culture of accountability and continuous im...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $131K *

Transform customer experiences by leading a dynamic team of skilled developers in creating innovative web and mobile applications. Drive technical direction, develop cutting-edge solutions, and enhanc...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $110K *

Transform business challenges into efficient software solutions. Collaborate with teams to develop automation tools using modern technologies, ensuring best practices in a dynamic environment that fos...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of strategy and operations, driving high-performance marketing systems and data governance. You'll partner closely with executive leadership to optimize revenue...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the technical strategy for a pioneering AI-native platform, making critical engineering decisions that influence the organization's future while mentoring a team to elevate overall t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $255K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of automation by managing large-scale projects and a talented team. Drive results with strategic leadership and ensure exceptional delivery across diverse custome...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement scalable web applications for a secure cloud service, leveraging microservices and innovative software development practices in a fast-paced environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $165K *

Oversee the development of scalable backend systems and APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions by transforming vague specs into concrete tasks while advocating...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join us to design, develop, and enhance cutting-edge mobile and web applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions using modern technologies, while staying updat...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in transforming higher education outcomes by overseeing customer implementations of our academic operations platform, ensuring seamless adoption through planning, training, and collabo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$134K - $244K *

Grow and execute strategies to enhance monetization and distribution across top streaming platforms, driving relationships and cross-functional initiatives for high revenue impact and business growth...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the technical vision for mobile app development, mentoring a team while ensuring high-quality releases and innovative solutions aligned with public safety missions. Work on complex Android archi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $316K *

Join a dynamic leadership team to drive innovative platform strategies, manage cross-functional engineering teams, and shape the future of AI-enabled solutions through advanced cloud services and cutt...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director, Software Development do?question toggle

    A Director, Software Development is responsible for managing and leading the software development team, strategizing and overseeing software projects, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.

  • What is the average salary for a Director, Software Development?question toggle

    While the salary can vary depending on several factors including geography and experience, the average salary for a Director, Software Development on Ladders is well above $100,000.

  • What skills are necessary for a Director, Software Development?question toggle

    Key skills include technical proficiency, project management skills, strong communication, and leadership abilities.