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Director Software Development Jobs in Washington, DC

Senior Director, Software Engineering

Mclean, VA · On-site

$255K/yr

Senior Director, Software Engineering As a Capital One Senior Director of Software Engineering, you ... By surfacing critical insights into engineering efficiency, development workflows, and modern ...

Senior Director, Software Engineering

Mclean, VA · On-site

$255K/yr

Senior Director, Software Engineering As a Capital One Senior Director of Software Engineering, you ... By surfacing critical insights into engineering efficiency, development workflows, and modern ...

Senior Director, Software Engineering As a Capital One Senior Director of Software Engineering, you ... By surfacing critical insights into engineering efficiency, development workflows, and modern ...

Director, Software Engineering

Arlington, VA · On-site

$291K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Title and Summary Director, Software Engineering Director, Software Engineering Mastercard's Business Experimentation & Optimization (BEO) program is seeking a Director, Software Engineering to lead ...

Director, Software Engineering

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

$291K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Title and Summary Director, Software Engineering Director, Software Engineering Mastercard's Business Experimentation & Optimization (BEO) program is seeking a Director, Software Engineering to lead ...

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Director Software Development information

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$118.3K

$201.5K

$272.9K

How much do director software development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for director software development in Washington, DC is $201,504.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $173,200.00 and $233,800.00 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 Washington, DC?

The most popular types of Software Development jobs in Washington, DC are:

Infographic showing various Director Software Development job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $201,504 per year, or $96.9 per hour.

Sr. Director, Software Engineering - Finance Tech

Capital One Group

Mclean, VA • On-site

$314.80 - $359.30/hr

Other

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

## Sr. Director, Software Engineering - Finance TechApplylocations: McLean, VA: San Francisco, CA: US Remote: Cambridge, MA: Richmond, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R247784Sr. Director, Software Engineering - Finance TechAs a Capital One Senior Director of Software Engineering, you'll work on everything from customer-facing web and mobile applications using cutting-edge open source frameworks, to highly-available RESTful microservices, to back-end Java based systems using the hottest techniques in Big Data. You'll bring solid experience in emerging and traditional technologies such as: node.js, Java, GO, AngularJS, React, Python, REST, JSON, XML, Ruby, Perl, NoSQL databases, relational databases, Hadoop, Chef, Maven, iOS, Android, and AWS/Cloud Infrastructure to name a few.You will:* Lead, manage and grow multiple teams of product focused software engineers* Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of engineers on your team.* Work with product managers to understand desired application capabilities and testing scenarios* Continuously improve software engineering practices* Work within and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions across a full-stack development tools and technologies* Lead the craftsmanship, availability, resilience, and scalability of your solutions* Bring a passion to stay on top of tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in internal & external technology communities, and mentor other members of the engineering community* Encourage innovation, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, inclusion, outside-of-the-box thinking, teamwork, self-organization, and diversity* Work across to improve the velocity of your and other teams* Lead efforts to deploy new and existing applications into AWS environments* Break existing monolithic applications into micro service architectures and build new microservicesBasic Qualifications:* Bachelor’s Degree* At least 9 years of experience in software engineering* At least 7 years of experience in people managementPreferred Qualifications:* Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering* 13+ years of experience in software engineering* 8+ years of experience in Agile practices* Concrete experience leveraging AI to accelerate productivity and automate manual business processes* Experience building/scaling high-throughput transaction matching engines, event-driven streaming architectures, and financial ledgers/ERP integrations (Workday/PeopleSoft)*Capital One is open to hiring a Remote Employee for this opportunity.***C*****apital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.***The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.Remote (Regardless of Location): $286,200 - $326,700 for Sr. Dir, Software EngineeringCambridge, MA: $314,800 - $359,300 for Sr. Dir, Software EngineeringMcLean, VA: $314,800 - $359,300 for Sr. Dir, Software EngineeringNew York, NY: $343,400 - $392,000 for Sr. Dir, Software EngineeringRichmond, VA: $286,200 - $326,700 for Sr. Dir, Software EngineeringSan Francisco, CA: $343,400 - $392,000 for Sr. Dir, Software EngineeringCandidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr