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Oracle

Software Development Director

Nashville, TN · On-site

As Director of Software Engineering in the Datacenter Software & Automation organization within ... Oversee software architecture, development, debugging, and enhancement activities in line with ...

Oracle

Software Development Director

Nashville, TN · On-site

As Director of Software Engineering in the Datacenter Software & Automation organization within ... Oversee software architecture, development, debugging, and enhancement activities in line with ...

Wealth Access

Director Software Engineering

Nashville, TN · On-site

$130 - $160/hr

Director of Engineering Nashville, TN | Full-Time | Reports to CTO The Role Wealth Access is hiring ... Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development practices across engineering -- evaluating tools ...

Wealth Access

Director Software Engineering

Nashville, TN · On-site

$244K/yr

Director Engineering Nashville, TN | Full-Time | Reports to CTO The Role Wealth Access is hiring a ... Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development practices across engineering - evaluating tools ...

Wealth Access

Director Software Engineering

Nashville, TN · On-site

$244K/yr

Director Engineering Nashville, TN | Full-Time | Reports to CTO The Role Wealth Access is hiring a ... Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development practices across engineering -- evaluating tools ...

Oracle

Software Development Snr Manager

Nashville, TN · Hybrid

$119K - $157K/yr

As a manager of the software engineering division, you will apply your knowledge of software architecture to manage software development tasks associated with developing, debugging or designing ...

Oracle

Software Development Snr Manager

Nashville, TN · Hybrid

$119K - $157K/yr

As a manager of the software engineering division, you will apply your knowledge of software architecture to manage software development tasks associated with developing, debugging or designing ...

Oracle

Software Development Snr Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

As a manager of the software engineering division, you will apply your knowledge of software architecture to manage software development tasks associated with developing, debugging or designing ...

Lthc

This role will be involved with the Software Development Life Cycle methodology and framework, directing software system validation and testing methods, as well as directing software programming ...

Lthc

This role will be involved with the Software Development Life Cycle methodology and framework, directing software system validation and testing methods, as well as directing software programming ...

Lthc

This role will be involved with the Software Development Life Cycle methodology and framework, directing software system validation and testing methods, as well as directing software programming ...

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How much do director software development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for director software development in Tennessee is $161,537.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $138,900.00 and $187,400.00 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 Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $161,537 per year, or $77.7 per hour.

Software Development Director

Oracle Corporation

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Oracle rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 245 rated software companies

Job description

As Director of Software Engineering in the Datacenter Software & Automation organization within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), you will provide strategic leadership to multiple engineering teams-and their managers-responsible for developing robust software solutions that enable the rapid, reliable delivery of OCI's global datacenter infrastructure. In this high-impact role, you will set the vision and strategy for critical automation projects, ensuring your organization's objectives are closely aligned with OCI's mission and the broader organizational vision.

Oracle's data centers are transforming the AI landscape for enterprises worldwide. By accelerating the delivery of next-generation infrastructure, your organization will play a key role in enabling customers to deploy sophisticated, large-scale AI solutions with agility and confidence. We are unencumbered and building a world-class engineering organization focused on excellence-and your contribution will be integral to our success.

Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.

True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $169,800 to $355,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - M4


  • Organizational Leadership: Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing engineering organization, ensuring the professional growth of individual contributors, managers, and senior managers.
  • Architecture & Delivery: Oversee software architecture, development, debugging, and enhancement activities in line with provided design specifications and business requirements. Advocate for and drive improvements within existing architectures, guiding your teams in delivering resilient and scalable solutions.
  • Strategy & Roadmap: Define and execute the technology roadmap and operational strategies for datacenter automation, ensuring alignment with OCI's priorities and evolving industry trends-especially as they relate to AI and cloud-scale operations.
  • Cross-Functional Partnership: Serve as a key liaison between software engineering, product, datacenter operations, and support teams; orchestrate internal and external resources to deliver successful project outcomes..
  • Performance Management: Set clear, measurable goals at all organizational levels; monitor progress and hold teams accountable for achieving key deliverables.
  • Strategic Communication: Articulate forward-looking plans, strategies, and project outcomes to executive leadership and stakeholders, ensuring widespread understanding, support, and alignment.
  • Talent Development: Lead by example in identifying and nurturing talent, conducting career development conversations, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and advancement.

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An Oracle career can span industries, roles, Countries and cultures, giving you the opportunity to flourish in new roles and innovate, while blending work life in. Oracle has thrived through 40+ years of change by innovating and operating with integrity while delivering for the top companies in almost every industry. In order to nurture the talent that makes this happen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates and values diverse insights and perspectives, a workforce that inspires thought leadership and innovation. Oracle offers a highly competitive suite of Employee Benefits designed on the principles of parity, consistency, and affordability. The overall package includes certain core elements such as Medical, Life Insurance, access to Retirement Planning, and much more. We also encourage our employees to engage in the culture of giving back to the communities where we live and do business. At Oracle, we believe that innovation starts with diversity and inclusion and to create the future we need talent from various backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to successfully participate in the job application, interview process, and in potential roles. to perform crucial job functions. That's why we're committed to creating a workforce where all individuals can do their best work. It's when everyone's voice is heard and valued that we're inspired to go beyond what's been done before.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Redwood City, CA, US

Year founded

1977

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