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Director Software Engineering

Plano, TX

$242K/yr

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The Director of Software Engineering is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including design, development, implementation, and ...

We're seeking a talented Software Development Director to help lead the evolution of a high-impact digital eCommerce platform and shape the future of how customers engage at scale. This role offers ...

Director, Software Engineering

Plano, TX · On-site

$242K/yr

This role is responsible for setting the overall development vision, leading modernization ... software solutions aligned with business objectives. The Director oversees architecture ...

We're seeking a talented Software Development Director to help lead the evolution of a high-impact digital eCommerce platform and shape the future of how customers engage at scale. This role offers ...

Director, Software Engineering

Austin, TX · On-site

$250K/yr

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Leads software development teams in delivering secure, scalable, high-quality fintech applications ... Experience in a leadership role with direct reports. * Experience in requirements gathering, system ...

Manager Software Development

Richardson, TX · Hybrid

$118K - $155K/yr

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GAINSCO is seeking a Manager, Software Development to lead software development teams responsible for delivering high-quality technology solutions. This role provides leadership, technical guidance ...

Manager Software Development

Richardson, TX · On-site

$118K - $155K/yr

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The Manager, Software Development will balance hands-on technical oversight with people leadership, ensuring the team is aligned to business priorities, agile delivery practices, and long-term ...

Director, Software Engineering

Irving, TX

$242K/yr

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Overview We are looking for a hands-on Director of Software Engineering to lead the development of a modern Integration Platform that ingests, transforms, and loads data from various third-party ...

Director Software Engineering

Austin, TX · On-site

$176.40 - $256/hr

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As a Visa Software Engineer, you will be an integral part of a multi-functional development team inventing, designing, building, and testing software products that reach a truly global customer base.

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How much do director software development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for director software development in Texas is $165,815.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,500.00 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.

What are the most commonly searched types of Software Development jobs in Texas?

The most popular types of Software Development jobs in Texas are:

What cities in Texas are hiring for Director Software Development jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Director Software Development job openings:

Infographic showing various Director Software Development job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $165,815 per year, or $79.7 per hour.

Director, Software Engineering

Fidelity Investments

Westlake, TX • On-site

$242K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago


Fidelity Investments rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 272 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 150 rated financial services


Job description

Job Description:

Position Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Manages and oversees all design, development, and maintenance of mainframe and distributed applications, Cloud native applications in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure, and high-volume transactional systems, using Java and Spring Boot frameworks. Provides leadership, technical supervision, and expertise to multiple teams in broad technical areas on complex organization-wide projects and drives standardization and best practices across the firm. Draws on in-depth knowledge of the business or function to provide business unit-wide solutions. Researches and recommends new technologies in support of the strategic direction of the business unit and participates in the research and recommendation of appropriate models, methods, tools, and technologies to achieve business-unit-wide solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Leads solution and business architecture for Cloud capabilities across multiple business verticals, domain areas, and product areas.
  • Translates and incorporates business vision and strategy to architectural strategy recommendations at the functional level.
  • Participates in high-level, cross-functional architecture design teams.
  • Identifies and consults with internal and external technical resources to produce cross-company strategic designs.
  • Consults on development and delivery of major technology initiatives for the business unit.
  • Consults on deployment of major project deliverables.
  • Consults on the documentation of major technology application.
  • Oversees the technical implementation of cross-divisional or company architectural components.
  • Initiates and drives project or strategy discussions with users or external groups to resolve issues.
  • Sets vision, goals, and direction of team/organization.
  • Plans and leads organization-wide initiatives.
  • Provides leadership, technical supervision, and expertise to multiple teams in broad technical areas on complex organization-wide projects.
  • Advises senior management on technical strategy.
  • Researches and recommends new technologies.
  • Works across groups to identify opportunities for organization-wide technology initiatives.
  • Regularly provides guidance, training, and coaching to other team members for performance and career development.
  • Identifies and plans for future resource needs.
  • Determines technical approaches at a strategic level for the business unit.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and six (6) years of experience as a Director, Software Engineering (or closely related occupation) performing mainframe, batch, Spring, and Customer Information Control System (CICS) application development within a financial services environment.

Or, alternatively, Master degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and four (4) years of experience as a Director, Software Engineering (or closely related occupation) performing mainframe, batch, Spring, and Customer Information Control System (CICS) application development within a financial services environment.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") performing batch processing using Endevor version control, JCL, Cobol, DB2, CICS, SORT and File-Aid utility tools, and Control-M scheduling tool; and conducting performance testing on mainframe, batch, and online modules, using STROBE and SYSVIEW.
  • DE building batch applications using Spring Batch and JSR-352 frameworks; containerizing and deploying Spring Boot applications on Kubernetes; building data validations using rules engine; and performing performance tuning of distributed batch applications using Instana.
  • DE building Spring Boot applications using Kafka; building native stored procedures on DB2 using micro services architecture; and deploying Spring Boot applications using Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • DE developing Cobol mainframe and distributed modules that interface with distributed and Web consumer layer modules within defined contribution record keeping functionalities.

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Fidelity's Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.


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