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Amazon

Software Development Manager, Contra

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$118K - $156K/yr

We are looking for a Software Development Manager to lead the engineering team (~10-12 SDEs) that owns the search, indexing, and data distribution platform powering every inventory management ...

Fox

Staff SDET

Tempe, AZ

The FOX direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform is a new, forward-looking initiative within Tubi Media ... As a Staff SDET, you will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Delivery teams ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for director software development in Arizona is $165,856.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,600.00 and $192,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Software Development vs Software Engineering Manager?

AspectDirector Software DevelopmentSoftware Engineering Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple teams, strategic planning, and long-term goalsManages day-to-day team operations, project delivery, and technical guidance
FocusHigh-level leadership, cross-team coordination, and business alignmentTeam management, technical mentorship, and project execution
Required CredentialsBachelor’s or Master’s in CS or related, extensive experience, leadership skillsBachelor’s or Master’s in CS or related, strong technical background, leadership experience

The main difference is that the Director Software Development focuses on strategic leadership and overseeing multiple teams, while the Software Engineering Manager concentrates on managing individual teams and project execution. Both roles require technical expertise and leadership skills, but the director role involves broader organizational responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Director Software Development job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $165,856 per year, or $79.7 per hour.

Senior Software Development Manager

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd

Tucson, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
The Position
A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That's what makes us Roche.
The Opportunity
As the Senior Software Development Manager, you will lead a global, highly skilled function responsible for transforming complex healthcare challenges into cutting-edge instrument software solutions. In this role, you will lead a dedicated chapter of senior discipline leads and govern a large-scale global delivery network driving predictable customer value.
  • Lead Strategic Software Execution: Direct operational execution across backlog elaboration, product ownership, solution leadership, and vendor management for global instrument software programs.
  • Drive Global Governance & Scale: Establish operational standards, capacity planning, and governance frameworks to guide 150+ global delivery resources across multiple release streams.
  • Empower & Develop People: Provide direct line management, mentorship, and career coaching for 10+ senior leads, nurturing a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
  • Innovate Delivery Practices: Scale modern Lean-Agile methodologies, enterprise tools, and emerging AI-driven, automated agentic workflows within regulated software frameworks.
  • Partner Across the Business: Collaborate closely with Product Management and Life Cycle Teams to translate commercial intent into compliant, technical backlogs and robust software architectures.
  • Ensure Quality & Compliance: Maintain systemic quality accountability, adhering to critical healthcare software development standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC 62304).

Who You Are
  • You hold a BS/BA degree in Engineering, or a related field
  • You have 10+ years of demonstrated track record being a technical leader within large-scale, globally distributed software delivery teams within regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, healthcare, automotive, or aerospace).
  • You have 4+ years of experience with people leadership
  • You have advanced expertise in Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe/Lean-Agile), enterprise tooling (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps), and structuring complex software backlogs.
  • You have a proven ability to coach and develop senior leads while strategically managing software vendor partnerships, SOWs, and blended delivery models.
  • You are familiar with or curious for integrating AI-driven tools, automated agentic workflows, and modern development practices into software delivery.
  • You have strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build alignment and influence across cross-functional matrix teams.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • You have proven capability to govern large-scale, globally distributed teams (~150+ resources) across multiple concurrent instrument software release streams.
  • You have the ability to manage strategic software vendor relationships, hold external partners accountable to delivery metrics, and optimize blended team models.
  • You have the ability to coach/mentor the next generation of Path Lab Software Technical Leaders
  • You have experience as a SAFe / Lean Agile SME

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
The expected salary range for this position is based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ. 145,100-269,500 USD Annual Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits
Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let's build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
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