How much does a Software Engineering Director make in California? The average Software Engineering Director salary in California is $234,009 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $213,373 and $262,831. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Software Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Engineering Director Salary $194,585 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Software Engineering Director Salary $213,373 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Software Engineering Director Salary $234,009 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Software Engineering Director Salary $262,831 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Software Engineering Director Salary $289,071 CA March 26, 2024
25% $213,373 10% $194,585 90% $289,071 75% $262,831 $234,009 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Software Engineering Director need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Microservices: Developing applications from modular components to make it easier to scale and faster to create.

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Employment Authorization:

Leadership 5.09%
Microservices 1.69%
Employment Authorization 3.01%
Others 90.21%

Job Description for Software Engineering Director

Software Engineering Director directs and oversees the software engineering function in developing, releasing, and maintaining software applications/operating systems according to business needs. Establishes policies and procedures that produce high-quality software product and service. Being a Software Engineering Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Software Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Software Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $223,613 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $226,796 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $234,858 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $223,189 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $217,461 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $231,463 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $224,250 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $211,308 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $258,831 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $258,195 Date Updated March 26, 2024

Career Path for Software Engineering Director

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