Director, Platform Software Engineering

Oracle

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Work type
On-site
Location
Nashville, TNWA
Salary
$122,500–$355,400 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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This role $239k
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TL;DR · Director, Platform Software Engineering

The Director, Platform Software Engineering leads a platform group focused on developing strategies that standardize runtimes, APIs, and SDKs across multiple teams. This role is responsible for governing cross-group compatibility, security controls, and performance while overseeing the implementation of rollout, canary, and rollback patterns to ensure system resilience. The individual will manage software architecture, oversee complex project lifecycles, and drive the optimization of development practices across various products and domains. Key responsibilities include managing API versioning, lifecycle strategies, and interoperability, alongside coordinating with executive leadership on platform health and risk. The role requires expertise in technical guidance, infrastructure maintenance, and high-level problem solving to resolve complex issues. Core competencies include strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to mentor managers while ensuring adherence to security standards and organizational goals for multi-tenant systems.

What you'll do

  • Define platform strategies to standardize runtimes, APIs, and SDKs across multiple teams.
  • Govern cross-group compatibility, security controls, and high-risk migration approvals.
  • Establish and manage requirements for system resilience, capacity modeling, and rollout patterns.
  • Direct the design, development, and optimization of scalable software systems and services.
  • Oversee API lifecycle management including versioning, integration strategies, and troubleshooting.
  • Lead technical research to identify architectural enhancements and ensure compliance with security standards.
  • Manage complex projects by overseeing timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation across multiple teams.
  • Communicate platform health, risks, and adoption metrics to executive leadership.

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 teams to standardize runtimes, APIs, and SDKs across multiple teams.
  • Ability to govern cross-group compatibility, security controls, and high-risk migrations.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing software architecture, performance optimization, and scalability strategies.
  • Experience managing complex projects including monitoring timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
  • Ability to coach managers and lead teams through technical guidance and talent development.
  • Proficiency in identifying root causes for complex issues and implementing automated testing and debugging processes.

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