Director, Software Engineering

Director, Software Engineering at Oracle – Nashville, TN Join Oracle to lead a dynamic team of software engineers, overseeing the full lifecycle of high‑performance, cloud‑native systems while collaborating with executive stakeholders to shape strategic direction. Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers focused on software development, operations and distributed systems. Oversee the design, development, testing, debugging, and deployment of software applications, operating systems, and database solutions. Build and implement enhancements within the existing software architecture, while envisioning and driving architectural improvements. Establish and enforce operational policies through subordinate managers to ensure consistent and effective execution of engineering practices. Collaborate and negotiate with internal and external executive stakeholders on complex technical and policy matters to influence strategic direction. Maintain comprehensive functional expertise and a broad understanding of company operations to align software engineering efforts with business goals. Drive best practices in software development life cycle, quality assurance, and release management. Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and high performance within the engineering team. Provide regular reports and updates to executive leadership on progress, challenges, and resource requirements. Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 15 years of experience in software engineering, with significant experience in operations and distributed systems. Proven track record of leadership and people management in complex software development environments. Strong expertise in software architecture, including application, database, and systems design. Demonstrated ability to manage large‑scale software projects and cross‑functional teams. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. Deep understanding of product development processes and operational considerations in distributed systems. Experience working with executive management and influencing policy at the organizational level. Preferred Skills Experience with cloud‑native architectures and microservices. Knowledge of modern DevOps practices and tools. Familiarity with large‑scale distributed databases and networking technologies. Ability to drive technical vision and strategy. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Short‑term disability and long‑term disability. Life insurance and AD&D. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child). Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts. Pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match. Paid time off: 11 paid holidays. Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshes each calendar year. Paid parental leave. Adoption assistance. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Financial planning and group legal. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance. US: Hiring Range $122,500 – $291,800 per year. Eligibility for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation‑request_mb@oracle.com or by calling +1 888 404 2494. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr