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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Discover exceptional opportunities in building reliable document processing systems, collaborating with a talented team to develop innovative solutions and drive significant impact in a fast-paced, mi...
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Transform your career by leading IT projects and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver business systems initiatives. Manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications to align with...
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Software Engineer, Agent Harness
$130K - $155K *
Build and enhance the core agent system, optimizing open model performance with codebases, tools, and user interactions, ensuring reliability across local and cloud environments...
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Join a team that's redefining workforce management through innovative API and AI-first solutions. As a Product Manager, you'll drive product strategy, collaborate cross-functionally, and deliver excep...
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Shape the future of identity management by leading the architecture and deployment of a cutting-edge IAM platform, enhancing security and user experience for millions while mentoring a talented engine...
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Director of Engineering, Product
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Champion innovation by leading Product Engineering teams to enhance member, clinical, and care delivery experiences. Drive high-quality delivery while staying hands-on with AI-assisted coding workflow...
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Director, Firmware Architecture & Delivery
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Transform the future of embedded firmware by leading architecture and delivery across a global portfolio. Drive technical standards, oversee development teams, and ensure seamless integration of firmw...
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Director of Product Management
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Lead the charge in steering product management excellence, elevating team performance, and driving enterprise strategy to enhance product quality and market success through collaborative stakeholder e...
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Elevate software solutions by designing and developing scalable APIs and services using the Microsoft Stack. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system resiliency and optimize performan...
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Accelerate progress at a dynamic startup by leading engineering efforts, recruiting top talent, and shaping a high-performance culture while collaborating with executives to drive success and innovati...
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Develop next-gen controls software and optimize vacuum systems through collaboration. Tackle automation of testing processes while supporting manufacturing, enhancing performance and ensuring high-qua...
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Senior Software Development Engineer
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Transform cloud-based applications by leading design, development, and support efforts. Collaborate with teams and customers to deliver secure, reliable solutions while mentoring engineers and enhanci...
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Director of Application Development
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Lead the charge in driving technology solutions that align with business objectives. Oversee a skilled team, manage multiple projects, and ensure high-quality, cost-effective outcomes while fostering...
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Transform architecture strategy in a leading healthcare organization, driving innovation and collaboration across IT infrastructure while ensuring alignment with business and regulatory standards...
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Empower a dynamic team as you lead digital delivery efforts, ensuring technical excellence across diverse projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance project outcomes and drive innovation in em...
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Lead a team of engineers to enhance our Kubernetes data management platform, focusing on security and excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features while mentoring...
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VP of Engineering (Oddball Labs)
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Shape the future by leading engineering efforts in impactful projects, overseeing architecture and technology standards, while fostering team development and collaboration to deliver scalable, reliabl...
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Senior Manager, Developer Infrastructure and Build Engineering
$272K - $431K *
Lead the charge in evolving our DevOps and Infrastructure team, guiding a high-performing engineering group to enhance software delivery and developer experience through innovative CI/CD practices and...
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Empower product innovation and success by leading cross-functional program launches. Manage timelines, ensure alignment, and drive continuous improvement for high-quality releases across teams in a fa...
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Principal Software Engineer, Team Lead - Perception Platforms
$240K - $330K *
Innovate by leading a high-performing team to optimize data pipelines for perception modeling. Collaborate with ML engineers to enhance workflows and drive technical excellence while aligning team goa...
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Principal Software Engineer, Team Lead - Perception Platforms
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Lead the charge in building and optimizing data pipelines for perception modeling. Manage a high-performing team, drive technical excellence, and foster collaboration to align with organizational goal...
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Principal Software Engineer, Team Lead - Perception Platforms
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Join a team that's shaping the future of machine learning by leading a high-performing group dedicated to optimizing data pipelines and enhancing perception modeling. Drive innovation and collaboratio...
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Senior Director, Enterprise Architecture
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Empower your career by leading enterprise architecture initiatives across business and technology, driving strategic innovation and collaboration in a global organization...
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Lead the charge in optimizing project management processes for a VHA client team. Utilize your expertise to enhance strategic planning, decision-making, and execution while collaborating with senior s...
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Lead PM, Project / Program Management
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Lead cross-functional teams to drive complex semiconductor product development from concept to production, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and alignment with business objectives...
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What does a Director of Software Development do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Potential next steps include vice president of engineering, senior technology leadership, or chief technology officer roles, depending on experience and organizational structure.