Senior Manager, Platform Software Engineering

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
Location: WA
Salary: $120,000–$306,400 / yr
Posted: 61 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Platform Software Engineering

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The Senior Manager, Platform Software Engineering leads multiple platform teams to standardize middleware patterns and client libraries for various consumer teams. This role involves defining tactical and strategic elements for middleware evolution while ensuring performance, cost control, and reliability outcomes. Key responsibilities include establishing guardrails for APIs and SDKs, managing deprecation strategies, and sponsoring shared observability frameworks and capacity models. The manager provides technical guidance on software architecture, design specifications, and performance profiling. Core competencies include leading code reviews, troubleshooting complex product maintenance issues, and implementing secure software development practices. The position focuses on solving technical problems related to distributed debugging, upgrade safety, and scalability strategies within a middleware environment, while fostering cross-functional partnerships to align software architecture with business goals and customer needs.

Skills

Middleware API Observability Software Architecture Performance Profiling Quality Assurance Security

What you'll do

Lead multiple platform teams to standardize middleware patterns and client libraries for various consumer teams.
Establish guardrails for APIs, SDKs, deprecation strategies, and upgrade playbooks while tracking adoption risks.
Oversee shared observability frameworks, capacity models, and error-budget postures across the organization.
Provide technical leadership in designing scalable software architectures and ensuring alignment with business goals.
Manage complex troubleshooting and debugging processes to resolve issues across multiple components and functional areas.
Implement security best practices and standard operating procedures to ensure system reliability and availability.
Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve performance, cost control, and infrastructure resilience.
Mentor team members through technical coaching, career development planning, and talent acquisition efforts.

What we're looking for

Must have 10+ years of experience in software engineering or related fields.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Experience leading multiple platform teams to standardize middleware patterns and client libraries.
Expertise in designing software architecture, including performance optimization and scalability strategies.
Proficiency in implementing secure software development practices and ensuring compliance with coding standards.
Experience managing large-scale projects, including tracking timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
Ability to lead technical troubleshooting, debugging, and resolution of complex product maintenance issues.
Proven ability to coach team members and manage talent acquisition pipelines.