How to hire a director technical development

How to hire a director technical development, step by step

Here's a step-by-step director technical development hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a director technical development job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new director technical development
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a director technical development, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a director technical development to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a director technical development that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of directors technical development.

   Type of Director Technical Development	Description	Hourly rate
   Director Technical Development	Producers and directors create motion pictures, television shows, live theater, commercials, and other performing arts productions. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience.	$43-84
   Application Manager	An application manager is in charge of overseeing software applications and systems within a company, ensuring efficiency and quality. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around conducting research and analysis to identify company needs, assessing existing applications to determine their strengths and weaknesses, and implementing solutions to optimize the quality of services... Show more	$44-76
   Vice President Of Engineering	A Vice President Of Engineering manages all aspects of the company's engineering product development activities. They are responsible for strategic planning, production designing, quality assurance, and problem resolution.	$46-112

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Business Development
   • Technology Development
   • Architecture
   • Product Development
   • Emerging Technologies
   • Software Development
   • Application Development
   • HR
   • Strategic Direction
   • Java
   • Cloud
   • FDA
   • Technical Support

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage initial requirements through development and QA test.
   • Implement and manage training programs for business process and ERP systems.
   • Manage and implement solutions to meet client strategic requirements, including RFI's, RFP's and resourcing.
   • Lead first implementation of full automate testing stream, including unit, component, browser, API and performance testing.
   • Develop residential data center standards and implement database CRM style solutions for managing the home environment utilizing SAP/Access/MySQL/Oracle database engines.
   • Implement corporate wide ERP and CRM systems by Epicor.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the director technical development job description is a good way to get more applicants. A director technical development salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a director technical development in Arkansas may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level director technical development. Additionally, a director technical development with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average director technical development salary

   $126,753yearly

   $60.94 hourly rate

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   Entry-level director technical development salary

   $91,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average director technical development salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$161,485	$78
   2	New York	$152,748	$73
   3	District of Columbia	$142,173	$68
   4	Maryland	$136,924	$66
   5	Connecticut	$126,616	$61
   6	Massachusetts	$124,519	$60
   7	Georgia	$123,640	$59
   8	New Jersey	$123,164	$59
   9	Texas	$120,100	$58
   10	Illinois	$117,581	$57
   11	Florida	$105,633	$51
   12	Colorado	$102,991	$50
   13	Arizona	$102,870	$49
   14	North Carolina	$100,623	$48
   15	Alabama	$96,680	$46
   16	Oklahoma	$92,178	$44
   17	Kansas	$91,074	$44
   18	Nebraska	$88,248	$42

   Average director technical development salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Genentech	$146,114	$70.25	6
   2	PTC Therapeutics	$144,935	$69.68
   3	Natera	$144,177	$69.32	2
   4	The Walt Disney Company	$139,359	$67.00	54
   5	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center	$137,125	$65.93
   6	CIBC World Markets	$135,233	$65.02
   7	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$133,645	$64.25	27
   8	Novartis	$133,505	$64.19	6
   9	ngmoco	$132,810	$63.85
   10	Qualcomm	$132,351	$63.63	14
   11	Electronic Arts	$131,878	$63.40	2
   12	Equinix	$130,743	$62.86	20
   13	Intel	$130,561	$62.77	9
   14	AFS Technologies	$130,436	$62.71
   15	Instrumentation Laboratory	$128,510	$61.78	11
   16	UBS	$127,147	$61.13	3
   17	Berkshire Hathaway	$125,654	$60.41
   18	Randstad North America, Inc.	$123,910	$59.57	21
   19	Freedom Mortgage	$123,471	$59.36
   20	Honeywell	$123,302	$59.28	18

4. Writing a director technical development job description

   A director technical development job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a director technical development job description:

   Director technical development job description example

   The System Business Division in Hanwha Qcells has a System Development Center in South Korea and a Home Energy Development (HED) Laboratory in Santa Clara, California. HED Lab will lead global home energy system technology by developing core technology through technology collaboration programs. HED Lab is looking for a Team Leader of the Core Technology Development Team, who will lead the Core Technology Development team and foster advanced core technology. As Director of Core Tech Development, you will be responsible for managing the core technology development team, which will develop core home energy technology through technology collaboration programs. Through these technology collaboration programs with advanced research institutes, this role will foster advanced core technologies aligned with the technology development direction of the HQ System Development Center and explore advanced technologies through cross-collaboration with the HED technology planning team. This position reports to the Head of HED (Home Energy Development) Laboratory and will be physically located in Santa Clara, California.
   
   ResponsibilitiesManaging the Core Technology Development team through technology collaboration programs Propose future advanced core element technology aligned with Qcells' system product roadmap Develop core element technology in power electronics such as residential inverters, ESS, Microinverters, Power optimizers, EV chargers, etc.Suggest and discuss future advanced core technology in power electronics with the internal HED technology planning and evaluation teams Work as a hands-on contributor while leading the Core Technology Development team
   
   Required QualificationsPhD or M.S. in science, engineering/equivalent combined education and work experience10+ years technical experience in renewable energy sector, esp. ESS, PV inverter, MLPE. Strong technical & people leadership skills are a mustA willingness to collaborate and communicate with the broader team to drive cross-team and cross-organization initiatives forward Strong technology networks in Silicon Valley area and successful collaboration history with outside research organizations Have a successful development history of contributing to commercialization efforts Demonstrated successful leadership of teams greater than 10 engineers Experience in power devices such as GaN, SiC or ASIC design Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with peers, business partners, technical staff and leadership via appropriate mediums: verbal/written/presentation Hands-on R&D experience in the power electronics Perform reviews and analysis of both firmware and hardware systems within power electronics Must be authorized to work in the US
   Physical, Mental, & Physical Demands
   
   To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
   
   Mobility
   Standing: 20% of time
   Sitting: 70% of time
   Walking: 10% of time
   
   Strength
   Pulling: up to 10 Pounds
   Pushing: up to 10 Pounds
   Carrying: up to 10 Pounds
   Lifting: up to 10 Pounds
   
   Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
   Turning: F
   Twisting: F
   Bending: O
   Crouching: O
   Balancing: N
   Climbing: N
   Crawling: N
   Kneeling: N
   
   Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)
   Typing: F
   Handling: F
   Reaching: F

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right director technical development for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your director technical development job on Zippia to find and recruit director technical development candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with director technical development candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new director technical development

   Once you've decided on a perfect director technical development candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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