Director, Platform Software Engineering

Oracle

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Work type
On-site
Location
Nashville, TN
Salary
$122,500–$355,400 / yr
Posted
21 days ago
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TL;DR · Director, Platform Software Engineering

The Director, Platform Software Engineering will lead a Nashville-based engineering team to build systems, workflows, and safety controls that enable engineers and AI agents to automate repeatable work and improve production reliability. You will set the technical and delivery direction for the platform, transforming fragmented operational knowledge into reusable capabilities. Key responsibilities include defining platform strategy for runtimes, SDKs, and integration frameworks while governing cross-group compatibility and security controls. You will oversee software architecture, performance optimization, and scalability strategies while managing complex projects and mentoring managers. The role requires expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Software Development, Platform Architecture, and Platform Development. You will solve the business problem of reducing operational toil and making OCI services easier and less costly to evolve and operate through practical AI-enabled engineering solutions.

What you'll do

  • Define platform strategy for runtimes, SDKs, and integration frameworks to ensure multi-tenant standards.
  • Hire and develop a high-performing engineering team to build systems for AI agents and automated workflows.
  • Govern cross-group compatibility, security controls, and high-risk migrations with SRE and security partners.
  • Own group-wide resilience and capacity objectives by institutionalizing rollout, canary, and rollback patterns.
  • Direct teams in designing, developing, and testing scalable software systems and APIs.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex product issues and advocate for customer-driven enhancements.
  • Enforce documented security criteria, coding standards, and secure software development practices.
  • Oversee complex projects to ensure strategic objectives are met on time and within budget.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 10+ years of experience.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Must possess expertise in Artificial Intelligence.
  • Must have experience in Distributed Software Development.
  • Must have experience in Platform Architecture.
  • Must have experience in Platform Development.
  • Must have experience in Software Platform Development.

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