Architect, Cloud OS; IC

• Does this position require a security clearance? No
• Years 10+ years
• Additional Info Visa / work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
• Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages English

At OCI Infrastructure, we are reimagining the cloud. Our mission is to scale to hundreds of thousands of regions to meet evolving customer needs. We are building a platform to enable an autonomous cloud vision and services, transforming everything from runtime environments to the software development lifecycle and operations. Our team operates with start-up agility while leveraging the scale of one of the world's leading cloud companies.

This greenfield, industry-first project will drive a fundamental shift in how the cloud is perceived and utilized.

As Chief Architect, you will shape the vision and lead the development of OCI’s next-generation cloud service platform. You will collaborate with senior leadership to design and deliver scalable, reliable, and secure systems that redefine the cloud experience. In this role, you will lead experimentation and prototyping efforts, translating visionary ideas into practical solutions, and influencing technical direction across multiple teams.

Your work will impact the daily workflows of developers, operators, and cloud customers alike.

The ideal candidate is both visionary and hands‑on, skilled at balancing speed and quality to drive innovation without sacrificing reliability. You have a proven track record architecting and delivering greenfield cloud services at scale, mentoring senior engineers, and thriving in ambiguous environments. You bring clarity and direction to complex technical challenges and have demonstrated experience influencing executive leadership and driving both engineering and product strategy.

Basic Qualifications:

15+ years of experience launching large-scale services

Proven track record of delivering successful V1 projects at scale

Strong understanding of cloud services

Demonstrated ability to set technical and product vision, influence across multiple teams, and build consensus with senior leadership and executives

Excellent executive‑level written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Background in Java and RESTful API development

Experience with low‑level cloud infrastructure and systems

Experience building developer tools such as CI/CD pipelines

Disclaimer:
Certain US customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US:
Hiring Range in USD from: $161,700 to $338,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off:
Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non‑overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment.

Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for…