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Oracle

Software Development Snr Manager

Austin, TX · Hybrid

$122K - $161K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead an exceptionally talented team of software ... Own the design, development, and operation of a high-scale, distributed logging platform that ...

Oracle

Software Development Snr Manager

Austin, TX · Hybrid

$122K - $161K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead an exceptionally talented team of software ... Own the design, development, and operation of a high-scale, distributed telemetry platform that ...

Atria Group LLC

SDET Developer

Austin, TX · On-site

Company Description We specialize in Staffing, Consulting, Software Development, and Training along with IT services to small to medium size companies. AG's primary objective is to help companies ...

Mindlance

Mobile SDET (Austin,TX)

Austin, TX · On-site

$49.50 - $64/hr

Direct Client Requirement Job Title: SDET Job Location: Austin, TX Duration: 12+ Months Must be able to debug and perform work in a solo and teaming environment. 6+ year in Mobile Application ...

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How much do director software development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for director software development in Austin, TX is $176,372.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $151,600.00 and $204,600.00 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 Austin, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $176,372 per year, or $84.8 per hour.

Software Development Snr Manager

Oracle

Austin, TX • Hybrid

$122K - $161K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

This is a unique opportunity to lead a key part of OCI's Observability stack focused on Logging system, which is essential to ensure the performance, availability, and trustworthiness of all Oracle Cloud services. Our mission is to deliver a world-class Integrated Observability and Management platform that seamlessly supports OCI, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
Our platform combines Monitoring, Alarming, Logging, Events, Auditing, and SIEM capabilities to give customers and internal teams a unified, actionable view into their infrastructure and applications. This role specifically focuses on the Logging platform, which provides the foundation for real-time log ingestion and querying. 
We are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead an exceptionally talented team of software engineers in advancing this critical part of OCI's platform. You will drive innovation and scale to ensure our Logging systems remain among the most reliable, performant, and intelligent in the modern cloud landscape.

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: $133,100 to $306,400 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 - M3


Career Level - M3
 

Responsibilities

  • Own the design, development, and operation of a high-scale, distributed logging platform that processes petabytes of logs across OCI regions.
  • Ensure the reliability, availability, and operational excellence of services responsible for Monitoring, Alarming, and Canary-based health checks, supporting mission-critical infrastructure.
  • Provide technical leadership, direction, and strategic vision for a team of senior and principal engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Define and execute a clear, prioritized roadmap of features, platform investments, and operational improvements delivering on commitments on time and with high quality.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, other OCI service teams, and Oracle-wide stakeholders to align goals, manage dependencies, and drive integrated solutions.
  • Drive and mature engineering processes, including design reviews, operational readiness reviews, quality standards, and incident postmortems.
  • Represent the team in executive-level updates and strategic planning discussions, articulating technical direction, risks, and delivery status.
  • Proactively monitor the health and performance of services in the global OCI fleet, identifying trends, mitigating risks, and ensuring fault-tolerant, scalable logging infrastructure.

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Industry

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Redwood City, CA, US

Year founded

1977

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