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Overview

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At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we're building the future of enterprise cloud with the spirit of a startup and the scale of a global technology leader. We deliver world-class cloud services that power mission-critical workloads for customers around the world. The Generative AI Services team at OCI focuses on AI-powered infrastructure, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Agentic AI architectures to solve complex real-world problems across industries. We are seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead the development of next-generation AI-powered infrastructure with emphasis on Agentic AI systems — intelligent, goal-directed software entities capable of autonomous decision-making, reasoning, and collaboration.

You'll lead globally distributed engineering teams, define architecture and platform strategies for LLM-based services and agent frameworks, and bring scalable, intelligent services to market. This is a foundational leadership opportunity to shape the future of AI-native computing.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver high-scale, multi-tenant, distributed AI services supporting LLM inference and agentic workflows
• Design and lead the development of Agentic AI systems, including orchestration frameworks, memory layers, and tool-augmented agents
• Drive architectural decisions and strategy for building intelligent, autonomous software infrastructure
• Lead and scale high-performing engineering teams, including managers and technical leads
• Build cross-functional partnerships with product, research, and platform engineering to deliver innovation at scale
• Develop and maintain product, infrastructure, and AI capability roadmaps aligned with strategic goals
• Oversee large, complex programs with clear execution frameworks and measurable milestones
• Cultivate a strong engineering culture based on ownership, curiosity, and continuous learning
• Present progress, technical strategy, and vision to executive stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics (or equivalent experience)
• Strong academic foundation in core computer science areas, especially operating systems, distributed systems, and compilers
• 12+ years of software engineering experience, including significant experience building cloud-native infrastructure
• 8+ years of experience leading high-performing engineering teams in global or matrixed organizations
• Hands-on experience in building, deploying, or integrating machine learning systems at scale
• Deep knowledge of distributed systems, networking, data structures, OS, and cloud architecture
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 8–12 years of experience building or managing AI/ML systems, with recent focus on LLM infrastructure or agent-based AI architectures
• Proven track record in designing and operationalizing Agentic AI platforms, including dynamic memory systems, multi-agent coordination, and tool integrations
• Experience launching new AI-driven products or services from inception to scale in enterprise environments
• Practical familiarity with modern agent frameworks such as LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, or equivalents
• Strong executive presence and ability to align engineering direction with business outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

About Us

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges. We're committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes, with competitive benefits and flexible options.

Compensation and Benefits (US)

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $122,500 - $291,800 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and more.

Equal Opportunity

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 qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.