Sr Director, Software Engineering - AI Hardware & Datacenter Innovation (Seattle

Sr Director, Software Engineering - AI Hardware & Datacenter Innovation

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Sr Director, Software Engineering - AI Hardware & Datacenter Innovation

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Job Description
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is looking for a visionary

Job Description
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is looking for a visionary Senior Director to lead innovation in AI hardware and datacenter infrastructure . In this high-impact role, you'll guide the development of emerging technologies in compute accelerators, virtualization, networking, energy systems , and AI infrastructure . Your work will directly influence OCIs long-term architectural direction and help shape the future of cloud infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Build and lead a high-performance engineering team dedicated to prototyping and delivering infrastructure innovation at scale.
• Partner across engineering, hardware, and executive leadership teams to translate technical findings into strategic product and engineering initiatives.
• Champion innovations in AI compute infrastructure, including:
• AI accelerator server and network hardware development, including software to evaluate performance, cost, and OCI readiness.
• Hypervisor and kernel-level advancements that boost system performance, reduce virtualization overhead, and enable new compute paradigms.
• System-level optimizations that integrate next-gen hardware with cutting-edge OS and virtualization technologies.
• Establish performance benchmarks and drive OCI integration strategies for new innovations.
• Lead the development of end-to-end energy management systems, optimizing datacenter operations for performance and sustainability.
  

Qualifications:

• Proven experience building and leading technical teams in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.
• Deep understanding of systems software, cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and AI compute technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and influence executive stakeholders.
• Strong technical background with experience in areas like:
• Custom silicon / AI hardware (e.g., GPUs, ASICs)
• Systems architecture or platform engineering
• Datacenter operations or energy optimization
• 15+ years of experience in software or hardware engineering, including senior leadership roles.
  

Qualifications
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: $141,200 - $338,500 per year. 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 Oracles 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:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• 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: 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 vacation.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
  
  

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - M5
About Us
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrows technology to tackle todays challenges. Weve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sectorand continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.
We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. Thats why were committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
Were 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 or by calling +1 888 404 2494 in the United States.
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.

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  Mid-Senior level

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  Full-time

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  Engineering and Information Technology

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  IT Services and IT Consulting

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