Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. · 1 day ago
Senior Vice President, Product Engineering
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expOaktree Capital Management is a leader in alternative investments and is transforming its technology organization into modern product engineering. The Senior Vice President of Product Engineering will lead this transformation by architecting and overseeing the integration of AI and innovative engineering practices to deliver institutional-grade investment platforms.
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Responsibilities
Lead the transition from project-based delivery to product-centric engineering, embedding agile delivery, DevSecOps, modern SDLC practices, and data-driven decisioning
Define the next-generation product architecture and execute the firm’s engineering strategy, emphasizing AI-first, modular architecture, APIs, data interoperability, and cloud-native design
Build and scale an AI-augmented engineering ecosystem, leveraging generative AI and intelligent automation to accelerate development, testing, and documentation
Design a high-performance operating model where engineering, design, and AI converge to deliver measurable business impact
Partner with the Data Science and Platform teams to develop internal AI tooling, including developer copilots, code intelligence platforms, and ML-enabled observability
Step into product leadership when needed to shape product strategy, roadmap definition, and stakeholder alignment
Act as an executive sponsor for major product initiatives, driving both the technical and strategic dimensions of delivery
Translate complex business goals into actionable product requirements and engineering plans
Lead product-market fit assessments for new internal platforms or digital capabilities
Drive the cultural and structural shift toward a 'product engineering mindset' empowering teams with ownership, accountability, and measurable business impact
Establish engineering excellence standards (quality, observability, CI/CD, SRE practices, security-first design)
Mentor and elevate engineering leaders; attract and retain top talent across disciplines and geographies
Reimagine talent engagement: AI-driven upskilling pathways, hack weeks, internal showcases, and recognition programs
Build a culture of experimentation and curiosity, supported by structured feedback loops and transparent metrics
Ensure reliable, secure, and timely delivery of technology initiatives across all asset classes and business units
Implement governance and metrics frameworks balancing innovation velocity with operational control
Collaborate closely with business sponsors to translate strategic priorities into technical roadmaps
Qualification
Required
15+ years in software engineering, with at least 8 years in senior leadership roles (e.g., VP, SVP, Head of Engineering)
Proven experience leading enterprise-scale product engineering organizations through transformation or modernization
Financial services or fintech background are strongly preferred; experience in investment management, alternative assets, or data-intensive platforms is a plus
Track record of engineering operating model design, org structure optimization, and measurable productivity gains
Strategic thinker with ability to translate technology direction into clear execution plans
Excellent communicator and change agent who can influence C-suite and technical teams alike
High EQ and people-first leader who fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
Deep understanding of modern software architectures (microservices, APIs, cloud-native, event-driven systems)
Experience with enterprise data platforms, AI/ML integration, and automation frameworks
Familiarity with DevOps, cloud (Azure preferred), and modern front/back-end ecosystems (.NET, Python, React, etc.)
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field — or equivalent professional experience
Preferred
Ongoing learning or certification in modern software engineering, product leadership, or digital transformation desirable
Benefits
Discretionary bonus incentives
Comprehensive benefits package
Flexible work arrangement
Company
Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $218 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2025.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2019-03-13Acquired
2012-04-12IPO
Leadership Team
Armen Panossian
Co-CEO and Portfolio Manager
Robert O'Leary
Co-CEO and Portfolio Manager, Global Opportunities
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