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Director Software Development Jobs in Portland, OR

Nike

Director, Software Engineering

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$263K/yr

The Director of Engineering will lead, support and develop team members, manage priorities and ... Experience with Agile software development, DevOps, observability tools, and modern software ...

Onto

Senior Director of Software Engineering

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$275K/yr

Oversee the design, development, and optimization of low-level and application-layer software for ... Director or Senior Manager level) * Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and WPF application development

A-dec, Inc.

Software Engineer, Sr

Newberg, OR

$128K - $169K/yr

Responsible for development and completion of all software documentation, working collaboratively ... May direct the work of drafters, technicians, and others who assist in small projects.

A-dec, Inc.

Software Engineer, Sr

Newberg, OR · On-site

$128K - $169K/yr

Responsible for development and completion of all software documentation, working collaboratively ... May direct the work of drafters, technicians, and others who assist in small projects.

Nike

Software Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

... direct impact on the business; help design and build scalable software solutions, make critical ... Position requires: • Software Development • Testing methodologies • Domain Driven Design • ...

Procom Services

Software Developer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

Application Development Project Management Quality Assurance Business/Systems Analysis ... Software Developer Job Details Software Development Engineer with minimum 5 years of continuous ...

nLIGHT

Software/Firmware Engineering Manager

Camas, WA · On-site

$115 - $137/hr

Summary nLIGHT, Inc. is seeking a Software/Firmware Engineering Manager to join our growing team ... Direct Projects - Lead multidisciplinary team (firmware, test automation, web development, data ...

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How much do director software development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director software development in Portland, OR is $186,371.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $160,200.00 and $216,200.00 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 Portland, OR? The most popular types of Software Development jobs in Portland, OR are:
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Infographic showing various Director Software Development job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $186,371 per year, or $89.6 per hour.

Director, Software Engineering

Nike

Beaverton, OR • On-site

$263K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Nike rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 274 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
We are looking for an experienced Director of Engineering to join our team in Beaverton, Oregon to lead development of Nike's Product Creation platforms and experiences.
The Director of Engineering will lead, support and develop team members, manage priorities and create results across boundaries. The successful candidate is an inclusive and empowering leader with a history of enabling agile teams to solve technical problems in a product model, including building scalable platforms and web applications.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an experienced Director of Engineering to join our team to lead development of Nike's Product Creation platforms and experiences.
The Director of Engineering will lead, support and develop team members, manage priorities and create results across boundaries. The successful candidate is an inclusive and empowering leader with a history of enabling agile teams to solve technical problems in a product model, including building scalable platforms and web applications.
What you bring
  • 15+ years leading high-performing software engineering teams, including 5+ years managing direct reports
  • Strong technical and business communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to turn strategy into measurable outcomes
  • Proven ability to drive solution design, technical delivery, process improvement, and engineering excellence
  • Experience with Agile software development, DevOps, observability tools, and modern software architecture patterns like micro-services architectures and domain driven design.
  • Ability to create technical architecture diagrams, API specifications, data models, engineering planning and implementation strategy & test documentation
  • Hands-on knowledge of front-end technologies (Javascript or Typescript, React or Vue or Angular), Backend service technologies (Java, Node.js, Python) and cloud-native distributed system technologies (AWS: EC2, ECS, DynamoDB, Lambdas, S3 etc.)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
In addition to building and leading engineering teams, you will plan engineering capacity, manage third-party engagements, manage interactions with stakeholders in the business teams and lead a software delivery organization to innovate and deliver business value at scale. You will also drive engineering excellence and well as best practices for modern web application design and scalable cloud-based service architectures.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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