Senior Manager, Platform Software Engineering

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
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Salary: $123,100–$306,400 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Platform Software Engineering

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The Senior Manager, Platform Software Engineering leads one or more platform teams to define strategic elements for middleware evolution serving multiple consumers. This role is accountable for performance, cost control, and reliability outcomes while driving cross-team improvements to observability, SLOs, and resilience patterns. Day-to-day responsibilities include standardizing middleware patterns, establishing guardrails for APIs and SDKs, and leading teams in software architecture, design, and debugging. The position requires expertise in performance profiling, capacity modeling, and secure software development practices. You will manage complex projects, provide technical guidance on software systems, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve customer issues. The work focuses on building scalable infrastructure, managing API lifecycles, and ensuring high availability through automated testing, monitoring, and systematic maintenance of distributed systems.

Skills

Middleware APIs SDKs Observability SLOs Distributed Debugging Software Architecture Performance Profiling Quality Assurance Secure Software Development Automation System Maintenance Patching

What you'll do

Lead multiple platform teams to standardize middleware patterns and client libraries for various consumer teams.
Establish group-level guardrails for APIs, SDKs, deprecation strategies, and upgrade playbooks.
Sponsor shared observability frameworks and capacity models while reviewing error-budget posture and corrective actions.
Provide technical guidance on software architecture decisions, design specifications, and performance optimization strategies.
Manage the investigation and troubleshooting of complex product maintenance issues and API integration defects.
Implement secure software development practices and enforce coding standards to prevent security vulnerabilities.
Oversee periodic maintenance, testing, and patching operations to ensure system availability and reliability.
Manage large-scale projects by setting priorities, monitoring timelines, and aligning deliverables with business needs.

What we're looking for

Must have 10+ years of experience.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must lead multiple platform teams to standardize middleware patterns and client libraries.
Must provide technical guidance in software architecture decisions and best practices.
Must manage the execution of processes to develop new software features and enhancements.
Must lead teams in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to API functionality and integration.
Must implement moderately complex secure software development practices to prevent security vulnerabilities.
Must manage multiple medium- to large-scale projects or initiatives across teams.

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