Director of Software Development Jobs

Explore Director of Software Development opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. These senior technology leaders guide software engineering teams, shape development strategy, and deliver reliable products and platforms aligned with business goals.

What Does a Director of Software Development Do?

Directors of Software Development oversee the people, processes, and technical plans behind software delivery. They partner with executives, product leaders, and engineering teams to set priorities, manage resources, improve development practices, and ensure projects meet requirements for quality, security, and performance. Depending on the organization, the role may include managing multiple teams, platforms, or product areas.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a strong background in software engineering and experience leading engineering managers or large development teams. Valuable strengths include technical judgment, strategic planning, budgeting, talent development, cross-functional communication, and familiarity with modern development methods, cloud platforms, architecture, and software delivery practices. Requirements vary by company, industry, and scope of responsibility.

Career Outlook and Opportunities

Director-level software development roles are available across technology companies and in sectors such as finance, healthcare, retail, and professional services. The position can lead to broader technology leadership, including vice president of engineering, chief technology officer, or other executive roles. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and compensation.

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Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Director of Software Development jobs to discover leadership positions that match your experience, preferred industry, and career goals.

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$197K - $262K *

Advance our revolutionary software platform by architecting and optimizing full-stack solutions. Drive technical excellence and mentor engineers while collaborating across teams to deliver high-qualit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $229K *

Partner with us to architect and optimize our industry-leading software platform. Lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive best practices across full stack development to deliver high-q...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining automotive innovation by developing advanced connection systems, engaging with OEMs, and leading the change control process to deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $190K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing radar systems for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the systems engineering lifecycle to deliver high-perfo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining the Software Development Lifecycle and Developer Experience. Lead global strategies, build innovative offerings, and drive transformation for clients, leveraging expertis...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of U.S. Navy ship design by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical integrity in design products, and aligning project goals with operational requirements while managing c...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $231K *

Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver scalable, user-focused platform capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality execution and timely delivery while guiding architect...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $203K *

Champion the development of innovative solutions by leading engineering teams in creating scalable software for sanctions screening. Embrace both technical excellence and effective people management t...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $225K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain robust data systems that support trading operations, ensuring high data quality and accessibility for data...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise data by developing strategies, governance, and integration frameworks. Lead a Data Engineering team to enhance data capabilities, ensuring data is a strategic asset...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $176K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of designing and supporting broadcast production systems, ensuring seamless audio, video, and control operations for live and non-live shows in a dynamic environmen...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$185K - $230K *

Optimize the cloud backbone for an AI platform, ensuring reliability and scalability of the event pipeline. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance agent performance and maintain observabil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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...

New Jersey, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Join our innovative team to create reliable, scalable web applications by delivering high-quality code while collaborating with cross-functional partners to achieve impactful solutions. Take ownership...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations engineering for data centers, driving technical strategy, reliability improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance and operational e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$162K - $259K *

Lead the charge in owning the software release cycle, ensuring operational readiness and alignment across engineering and product teams. Drive strategy and metrics for successful deployments as we sca...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$162K - $259K *

Champion the end-to-end software release cycle, ensuring operational readiness and alignment across engineering and product teams as we scale production of autonomous vehicles. Drive strategic release...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$179K - $287K *

Help us drive the software release cycle end-to-end, ensuring operational readiness and alignment across engineering and product teams as we scale our autonomous vehicle deployment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $100K *

Join our team to enhance and manage infrastructure for customer systems. You'll work with Linux and Windows, focusing on automation, security, and containerization, while receiving mentorship to grow...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Lead our initiatives in designing and constructing innovative water and carbon capture facilities globally. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success within budget and timeline while promotin...

California, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Manage project execution and performance in IT shared-service operations, ensuring compliance with federal standards while coordinating with government stakeholders and leading a diverse team to achie...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $225K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on transforming satellite imagery into actionable insights. Drive innovation in analytics for defense and commercial applications whil...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $225K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling a high-performing engineering team focused on advanced analytics from satellite imagery, driving innovation in both classified and unclassified environments whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $300K *

Contribute to the success of our Technical Development team by optimizing daily operations, integrating innovative technologies, and ensuring precision in garment fit and construction, all while foste...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $155K *

Champion your career by leading software development teams to deliver innovative Supply Chain Finance solutions. Drive engineering excellence, manage client-funded enhancements, and ensure scalable, s...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

    A Director of Software Development leads software engineering teams and delivery, sets development priorities, allocates resources, and works with business and product leaders to deliver secure, reliable software.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Director of Software Development jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically look for substantial software engineering experience, a record of leading teams, and strengths in strategy, communication, planning, and delivery. Specific technical and education requirements vary by employer.

  • How much do Director of Software Development jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on factors such as employer, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its compensation details.

  • Where can a Director of Software Development work?question toggle

    These leaders work across technology companies and many other industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and professional services.

  • What roles can follow a Director of Software Development position?question toggle

    Potential next steps include vice president of engineering, senior technology leadership, or chief technology officer roles, depending on experience and organizational structure.