How much does a Chief Software Architect make in the United States? The average Chief Software Architect salary in the United States is $132,417 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $118,731 and $147,565. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Chief Software Architect Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $106,270 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $118,731 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $132,417 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $147,565 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Software Architect Salary $161,356 US March 26, 2024
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Job Description Software Architect and Team Lead (Sr. Manager to Director level) - Renewables & Energy Trading Location: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA) This is an opportunity to join an industry leading renewable energy venture with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development, execution, and operations of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase which includes key additions to their Software, Data, and Technology Team. The Energy Storage Software Architect and Data Engineering Team Lead is highly technical software engineering LEADERSHIP role that will utilize Python and SQL based coding techniques to further develop and test the company's backend software infrastructure. From a commercial perspective, the role will engage in the translation of business goals into data based solutions. T
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OPPO US Research Center - Seattle , WA
As a critical member of the technology innovation leadership team in the fast-growing OPPO Research Center, located at Bellevue, WA, you will be responsible for continuous, successful technology research and development on computer graphics domain on the latest mobile/embedded platforms, to support the company's products and future directions, including smartphones, internet of things and next generation smart devices. Your role will act like a bridge between academic state-of-art research topics and solid industry near-future solutions. You are responsible for the advancement of OPPO's software technology on computer graphics domain on both research and engineering front. You will be expected to do research on academic and industrial trends, make technology/design choices, plan and design key technologies targeting OPPO's existing and future products. Requirements Will Be Responsible For Incubate new long/short term projects to advance OPPO's software technology on computer graphics d
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Job Description Software Architect and Team Lead (Sr. Manager to Director level) - Renewables & Energy Trading Location: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA) This is an opportunity to join an industry leading renewable energy venture with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development, execution, and operations of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase which includes key additions to their Software, Data, and Technology Team. The Energy Storage Software Architect and Data Engineering Team Lead is highly technical software engineering LEADERSHIP role that will utilize Python and SQL based coding techniques to further develop and test the company's backend software infrastructure. From a commercial perspective, the role will engage in the translation of business goals into data based solutions. T
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Job Description Software Architect and Team Lead (Sr. Manager to Director level) - Renewables & Energy Trading Location: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA) This is an opportunity to join an industry leading renewable energy venture with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development, execution, and operations of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase which includes key additions to their Software, Data, and Technology Team. The Energy Storage Software Architect and Data Engineering Team Lead is highly technical software engineering LEADERSHIP role that will utilize Python and SQL based coding techniques to further develop and test the company's backend software infrastructure. From a commercial perspective, the role will engage in the translation of business goals into data based solutions. T
- 2 days ago
DocBox, Inc. - San Antonio , TX
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Software Architect to join fast growing team. The Chief Software Architect will play a critical role in developing and executing the software architecture strategy for our company. This individual will be responsible for leading the software team in designing, developing, and maintaining efficient and scalable software solutions. The Chief Software Architect will collaborate with stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical designs that align with business goals. The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and technical expertise to drive innovation and ensure the overall success of our software products. Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to help them achieve project goals and succeed in their professional growth. Develop and execute technical strategies and roadmaps to
- 3 days ago
**Job Description** Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed **full-time on site** . This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. Through research programs funded by science and technolo
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