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Director Software Development Jobs in Deerfield, IL

PeopleVeda

Full Stack Developer

Libertyville, IL

Develop or assist in the development of a statement of requirements for software development ... Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and ...

PeopleVeda

Full Stack Developer

Libertyville, IL · On-site

Develop or assist in the development of a statement of requirements for software development ... Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and ...

SysMind Tech

Senior SDET || Glenview, IL - Hybrid

Glenview, IL · On-site

$107K - $140K/yr

Senior SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) Location: Glenview, IL - Hybrid (3 days onsite ... Senior Technical Recruiter Office: (609) 897-9670 Extn: 2221 Direct Number : (609)297-0793 Email:

hightower

Director, Salesforce Development

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$175K - $195K/yr

Your Future Team The Director of Salesforce Development reporting to the Executive Director, Head of Software Engineering owns the operations of the Salesforce platform and manages the entire ...

nvisia

Software Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

NVISIA is a consulting firm focused on application development with 21 years of successful project delivery. The Software Developer will be responsible for the detailed design and development of ...

Sath

Software Developer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

This role is not strictly a "software development only" role. The role will have about 30-40% software development activities and remaining will be requirements review, design document review, unit ...

The Hartford

Principal Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

$139K - $186K/yr

Director Software Engineering - IE06FE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an ... Promote shift-left practices such as test-driven development, in-sprint automation, and design for ...

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How much do director software development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director software development in Deerfield, IL is $180,993.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $155,600.00 and $210,000.00 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.

What cities near Deerfield, IL are hiring for Director Software Development jobs?

Cities near Deerfield, IL with the most Director Software Development job openings:

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Infographic showing various Director Software Development job openings in Deerfield, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $180,993 per year, or $87 per hour.

Director, Software Engineering & Architecture - FreeWheel

Comcast

Chicago, IL

$172K - $258K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we're making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.

Job Summary

Responsible to provide leadership and executive oversight for all aspects of the Software Engineering for Audience & Measurement department's operation. Specific, strategic focus on the management of software and platforms which govern the ingestion of segment data (1st, 2nd and 3rd party), taxonomy data, Metadata and other artifacts required to support Audience management. Partners with Engineering, Product, Revenue Science, Product-Marketing, Partnership, and Privacy teams to ensure Ingestion components enable accurate, responsive, feature-rich, privacy-compliant (application-level) functionality. Provides leadership and direction across multiple functional areas and maintains fiduciary responsibility for budgets while maximizing the value of enterprise identity data assets.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Own theengineering strategy and roadmapforSnowflake-based data platforms, ingestion services, and downstream marketing data products.
  • Establish and enforceSLAs/SLOsfor ingestion latency, availability, currency, and recovery; maintaining a scalable foundation for downstream business-critical audience and measurement applications.
  • OptimizeSnowflake cost, warehouse efficiency, workload isolation, and processing performancefor large-scale marketing datasets.
  • Oversee the design, scalability, and performance of ingestion components, incorporating assets from a variety of sources; in support of our Audience Management practice.
  • Driveplatform modernizationby adopting cloud-native patterns, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and standardized ingestion interfaces
  • Ensure (that) the platform can consume, normalize, sanitize (data hygiene) and process high-volume segment data from clients, consumers, and customers.
  • Develop an approach (for) maintaining high performance and availability of Ingestion related services; in response to the ever-increasing payloads and variable distribution cadence
  • Build and develop a high-performing engineering organization, includinghiring, coaching, org design, and resource allocationaligned to strategic business goals.
  • Lead teams building capabilities foraudience segmentation, 1P/3P data onboarding, segment replacement, add/remove workflows, and activation-readiness for marketing use cases.
  • Prepare and manage budget(s) and financial targets

Employees at all levels are expected to:

  • Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
  • Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
  • Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
  • Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
  • Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
  • Drive results and growth.
  • Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
  • Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.


Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Skills

Advertising, Applications Architecture, Emerging Technologies

Compensation

Primary Location Pay Range: $172,261.10 - $258,391.65Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's DegreeWhile possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years +Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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