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Scientific Games

Software Development Manager

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$120K - $159K/yr

Position Summary The Software Development Manager works on major implementation projects for the ... Direct customer interaction for many parts of the projects. * Other duties as assigned. * Travel ...

SCIENTIFIC GAMES

Software Development Manager

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$117K - $155K/yr

The Software Development Manager will oversee software delivery for major implementation projects ... Direct customer interaction for many parts of the projects. • Other duties as assigned. • ...

Scientific Games

Software Development Manager

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$120K - $159K/yr

Position Summary The Software Development Manager works on major implementation projects for the ... Direct customer interaction for many parts of the projects. * Other duties as assigned. * Travel ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for director software development in Dacula, GA is $163,764.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $140,800.00 and $190,000.00 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 Dacula, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $163,764 per year, or $78.7 per hour.

Software Development Manager

Scientific Games

Alpharetta, GA • On-site

$120K - $159K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Scientific Games rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 15 rated gambling companies

Job description

Scientific Games:
Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.
Position Summary
The Software Development Manager works on major implementation projects for the central gaming system software group. The manager is the primary owner of all aspects of software delivery, from insuring requirements are clear to starting to sell and cash lottery products. This includes planning and monitoring any data conversion. New features, reports, interfaces and the people who development them are the responsibility of the manager. This is a challenging and rewarding position that is very highly respecting within Scientific Games. All this requires a good mix of technical skill, verbal and written communication skills, project and personnel management. The day-to-day job is to manage people, projects, guide software direction, review and or gather requirements, drive estimation and deliver against those estimates.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members as needed for completion of work items.
  • Work with team members on technical and professional skills to enable career growth for team members
  • Provide plans, schedules and status to all levels of management and customers
  • Collect and document business requirements as needed
  • Develop project schedules and monitor project progress in conjunction with senior management
  • Assist all software engineers with hands on code implementation and code architecture and design as needed on projects
  • Responsible for mentorship, evaluations, conflict resolution and recognition of the staff to maintain highly motivated and engaged employees
  • Demonstrate a high degree of initiative and is accountable for the timely completion and thorough implementation of all tasks assigned to them
  • Ensure developers deliver quality work as scheduled in accordance with technical design and product requirements
  • Maintain up to date knowledge on new programming methods and technologies
  • Direct customer interaction for many parts of the projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Travel - 25%

Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 10 years plus of management experience
  • 5 years plus senior programming experience, preferably in a large-scale transaction processing or other complex system, is a plus.
  • Ability to supervise production support activity outside of normal office hours.
  • Familiar with current software design methodology and architecture.
  • Experienced with Industry Standard Source Control/Configuration tools
  • Experience with Real-time server programming, high availability environment programming and User interface implementation a plus.
  • Ability to mentor, encourage and manage developers through stressful projects
  • Knowledge of security concepts and industry standards
  • Knowledge regarding many SDLC processes and methodologies
  • Good interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills.
  • Good time management skills and ability to work in a dynamic and customer centric environment.
  • Good interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills.
  • Good time management skills and ability to work in a dynamic and customer centric environment.

Desired
  • Organizational skills
  • Careful and detail-oriented work style
  • Planning, risk assessment with mitigations
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
  • Build and lead a team.
  • Ability to communicate and articulate technical issues to audiences of various types.
  • Local to Atlanta, GA

Education/Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 10 years plus of management experience

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.
Work Conditions
Scientific Games, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, "SG") are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

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