This role pays less than
82%
of similar roles. Most pay
$203,674–$262,600
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$183k
versus about
$233k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About MSD
MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the international name for Merck & Co., a major U.S.-based pharmaceutical company.
MSD currently has
15 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$117,000–$184,200
across 15 roles with salary data.
Associate Director, Software Engineering will lead the modernization of IT Service Management capabilities through AI-driven operations, automation, and process transformation. This role focuses on advancing an intelligent operating model by connecting ServiceNow, Ansible, BigPanda, observability platforms, and software development processes to improve service reliability and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will manage incident, problem, change, and request management while driving the adoption of Agentic AI solutions for workflow orchestration. Key responsibilities include defining end-to-end workflows across Jira, GitHub, and Azure DevOps to reduce manual effort. Required technical expertise includes ServiceNow ITSM and ITOM, event management, AIOps, and system integration. The role requires proficiency in automation, data engineering, solution architecture, and the software development life cycle. This position addresses the challenge of transforming IT operations into an increasingly autonomous service management ecosystem through advanced technology integration.
What does a Software Engineering Director earn?
Median $262275 from 30 postings across 13 companies.
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