Senior Manager, Platform Software Engineering

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
Location: Nashville, TN
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. 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. The role requires managing large-scale projects, fostering cross-functional partnerships, and driving continuous improvement in development operations and system maintenance.

Skills

API Middleware Observability Software Architecture Performance Profiling Security SOP Debugging Troubleshooting Quality Assurance Scalability

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, debugging, and performance optimization for distributed systems and API integrations.
Enforce security standards, coding best practices, and automated testing protocols to ensure system reliability.
Coordinate large-scale projects by managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
Mentor team members through technical coaching, career development planning, and talent acquisition activities.

What we're looking for

Applicants must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience.
Experience leading multiple platform teams is required.
Expertise in software architecture, including system structural design and best practices, is required.
Ability to manage large-scale projects while ensuring timelines, deliverables, and budgets are met is required.
Proficiency in implementing secure software development practices and adhering to coding standards is required.
Experience in performance profiling, optimization, and troubleshooting complex technical issues is required.
Ability to provide coaching, feedback, and talent management for team members is required.