Software Development Director

Oracle • Austin, TX

70d

About The Position

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's (OCI) Oracle Managed Kubernetes (OMK) team is seeking a visionary and results-driven Director of Engineering to lead our rapidly growing group. OMK is OCI's enterprise-grade Kubernetes service that provides a managed, scalable and secure environment to deploy containerized applications. It is built on the open-source Kubernetes engine and designed to simplify operations, improve performance and provide deep integration with the broader OCI ecosystem. As OMK adoption accelerates, our customers and internal stakeholders rely on us to deliver innovative, performant, and robust managed Kubernetes experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape both the tactical execution and strategic direction of OMK at Oracle.

Requirements

• 12+ years of engineering experience, including significant technical leadership in cloud, distributed systems, or Kubernetes environments.
• Proven experience managing and scaling engineering teams, including mentoring managers.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence and deliver reliable, scalable, high-performance services.
• Deep understanding of modern cloud computing, infrastructure as code, and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Track record of successful cross-team/cross-org collaboration, ideally in large-scale organizational contexts.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience setting KPIs, OKRs, and delivering against business and technical goals.
• Passion for developing people and aligning team growth with business priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise with Kubernetes managed services and large-scale cloud platforms.
• Experience working on customer-facing operational improvement initiatives.
• Prior Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the service's operations, overseeing customer experience, system stability, reliability, and performance.
• Lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and adoption of best practices for availability and scalability.
• Guide and coordinate new feature development across multiple sprint teams.
• Drive architectural improvements, technical roadmaps, and platform enhancements in collaboration with engineering and product teams.
• Advance OMK's position as a preferred platform within Oracle by engaging with the broader OCI engineering community.
• Build partnerships, address requirements, and champion OMK adoption within Oracle.
• Define and track KPIs and qualitative goals that measure the team's impact and align with OMK's business objectives.
• Employ data-driven approaches to set priorities, monitor progress, and track tactical deliverables.
• Inspire, mentor, and retain top engineering talent by setting clear goals, providing actionable feedback, and supporting career growth.
• Guide frontline managers in establishing objectives, tracking performance, and professional development aligned to business needs.
• Ensure strong execution discipline.
• Own and communicate project timelines and priorities, remove roadblocks, and ensure continuous progress on initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits based on parity and consistency.
• Flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options.
• Opportunities for community involvement through volunteer programs.
• Commitment to an inclusive workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees