Software Development Snr Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we’re re‑imagining how enterprise cloud operations work and we want you to be part of it. OCI is a hyper‑scale cloud platform where operations are central to customer success. To scale and stay ahead, we’re building AI‑intelligent applications that improve and automate incident detection, diagnosis, and resolution, pushing the boundaries of AI and GenAI in cloud operations.

We work closely with product, infrastructure, Gen AI Services, and research teams to develop the backbone of Oracle’s next‑generation AI services. If you are excited about working on cutting‑edge AI infrastructure and learning from experienced engineers and scientists, this is a great opportunity to contribute to a fast‑growing area within OCI.

As a Senior Manager of Software Development, you will lead and mentor a high‑performing software engineering team focused on the design, development, and delivery of advanced AI‑powered applications and services for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). You will drive high‑impact projects, coach Principal Engineers and technical leads, and collaborate with cross‑functional partners to ensure scalable, reliable, and innovative solutions that enhance operational excellence for enterprise customers.

• Lead development with cutting‑edge AI and cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and scientists across OCI
• Work in a supportive environment with strong opportunities for learning and career growth
• Help shape the foundations of Oracle’s AI strategy and application of AI

• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of Principal and senior software engineers building next‑generation AI‑powered services and cloud‑native applications.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performance engineering culture grounded in technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Partner with Product, Infrastructure, and Research teams to shape AI strategy, set technical direction, and deliver on roadmap commitments.
• Drive the end‑to‑end delivery of scalable, secure, and reliable AI services—overseeing system design, architectural best practices, security, and operational excellence.
• Define and enforce outstanding coding standards and development patterns.
• Guide teams in building and deploying services using modern CI/CD workflows and cloud‑native tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), promoting automation and efficiency.
• Engage directly with enterprise customers and stakeholders to understand requirements, validate solutions, and ensure world‑class service delivery.
• Drive process improvement, agile adoption, and the implementation of standardized toolsets and frameworks to accelerate software development and quality.
• Mentor and coach engineering staff, supporting career growth and deepening expertise in distributed systems, AI/ML infrastructure, and modern software engineering practices.
• Practice proactive incident detection, diagnosis, and resolution through technical innovation and operational rigor.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with 3+ years in engineering leadership roles managing high‑caliber technical teams.
• Proven background building and delivering large‑scale distributed systems and enterprise‑grade, production software (cloud‑based experience preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with AI/ML application development, LLMs, agents, and/or cloud application monitoring.
• Familiarity with OCI or major cloud platforms; deep understanding of cloud operations and Dev Ops practices.
• Strong technical acumen in system design, distributed architectures, REST APIs, microservices, and service‑to‑service communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating across functions and engaging enterprise customers.
• Experience implementing and evolving CI/CD pipelines and container‑based deployment strategies.
• Ability to operate and lead with ambiguity, adapt to change, and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.

• Experience building scalable AI…