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Oracle · 1 day ago

Software Development Director

Oracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, and they are seeking an experienced Director of Software Engineering to lead key initiatives for their AI Data Platform. The role involves driving the design, development, and integration of advanced data engineering technologies to support large-scale AI-enabled enterprises.

Data GovernanceData ManagementEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
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Responsibilities

Build and lead a high-impact engineering team dedicated to developing and operationalizing data connectivity and ingestion technologies for large scale data processing using big data compute engines including Spark
Define and execute the vision for connectivity framework, including key functionality such as zero-copy ETL
Evaluate, architect, and integrate emerging data engineering and management technologies —assessing their relevance, maturity, and impact on AI Data Platform
Establish best practices for scalable, secure, and robust deployment of data services, ensuring seamless integration with Oracle’s cloud and application ecosystem
Shape technical strategy and influence the platform roadmap by translating market and customer requirements into actionable engineering plans
Foster cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, science, and enterprise customers to prototype and validate innovative workflows
Drive pilots and joint initiatives with strategic customers and partners to accelerate adoption of Oracle’s AI Data Platform offerings

Qualification

Cloud data platformsBig data systemsTechnical leadershipSQL queryingData processingStakeholder managementTeam buildingCommunication skills

Required

Proven experience leading technical innovation teams in cloud data platforms, or large-scale infrastructure environments
Deep technical expertise in big data systems like Spark or equivalent data management technologies enabling large scale data pipelines
Knowledge and experience with SQL querying, data processing, and database technologies
Demonstrated track record of delivering complex, high-impact features or platforms from concept to customer adoption and operational stability
Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution and customer needs
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels including with enterprise customers
Experience setting the technical direction and driving end-to-end engineering solutions in partnership with cross-functional teams
Experience building, coaching, mentoring and developing geographically distributed teams
10+ years of engineering or technical leadership experience, with significant recent experience in cloud data infrastructure development and operations
Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent

Preferred

Assists in the development of short, medium, and long term plans to achieve strategic objectives
Regularly interacts across functional areas with senior management or executives to ensure unit objectives are met
Ability to influence thinking or gain acceptance of others in sensitive situations
Demonstrated leadership and people management skills
Strong communication skills, analytical skills, thorough understanding of product development
BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area
7 years of software engineering or related experience

Benefits

Flexible medical
Life insurance
Retirement options
Volunteer programs

Company

Oracle is an integrated cloud application and platform services that sells a range of enterprise information technology solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Oracle has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1271)
2024 (846)
2023 (995)
2022 (1192)
2021 (985)
2020 (755)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$25.75B
Key Investors
Sequoia Capital
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $18B
2025-02-03Post Ipo Debt· $7.75B
1986-03-12IPO

Leadership Team

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Esteban Rubens
Healthcare Field CTO
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Gerard Warrens
Field CTO, Business Strategy and Transformative Technologies
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