Director, Platform Software Engineering

Oracle

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Work type
On-site
Location
Nashville, TN
Salary
$122,500–$355,400 / yr
Posted
31 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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This role $239k
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This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $151,000–$228,950 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $239k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Director, Platform Software Engineering

The Director, Platform Software Engineering leads a dedicated platform group to develop strategies that standardize runtimes, APIs, and SDKs across multiple teams. This leader is responsible for governing cross-team compatibility, security controls, and performance while overseeing high-risk migrations and deprecations. The role involves designing multi-tenant standards, implementing rollout and canary patterns, and ensuring robust observability through automated testing and monitoring. Key responsibilities include managing software architecture, promoting scalability, and coordinating with executive leadership on platform health and risk. The position requires expertise in API lifecycle management, infrastructure maintenance, and the development of standard operating procedures for system reliability. By focusing on interoperability and technical excellence, this role solves complex problems regarding service availability and security while fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation across the engineering organization.

What you'll do

  • Develop strategies to standardize runtimes, APIs, and SDKs across multiple teams.
  • Govern cross-group compatibility, security controls, and high-risk migration approvals.
  • Establish and manage platform resilience, capacity modeling, and deployment patterns like canary and rollback.
  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of multi-tenant software systems and services.
  • Oversee API lifecycle management, including versioning and interoperability strategies.
  • Drive technical research to identify architectural enhancements and performance optimizations.
  • Manage complex projects by overseeing timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation for multiple teams.
  • Resolve high-impact product maintenance issues and provide technical guidance to resolve customer concerns.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 10+ years of experience in software engineering or related fields.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Experience leading platform strategy for runtimes, APIs, and SDKs across multiple teams.
  • Ability to oversee complex projects including monitoring timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
  • Expertise in software architecture, including performance optimization and scalability strategies.
  • Proficiency in implementing secure software development practices and ensuring compliance with security standards.
  • Experience managing cross-functional collaborations and communicating with executive leadership.
  • Ability to coach and mentor managers and teams on technical guidance and professional development.

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