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# Senior Manager, Platform Software Engineering

- **Company:** Oracle
- **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000 - $306,400
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Lifecycle Management, Computing Platforms, Application Services, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Distributed Systems, Node.Js, Oracle (Applications), Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Migration Manager, Software Engineering, System Software, System Availability, Kubernetes, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-manager-platform-software-engineering-nashville-tn--5cba9bd4-4e1d-4c4e-a333-af3431b008a6

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Oracle, High Availability Software, Distributed Computing, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Upgrades, Automation, Customer Relations, Migration Strategy, Cloud Computing

## Description

Leads one or more engineering teams responsible for the OKE Nodes and Applications platform, driving the evolution of Kubernetes worker node infrastructure, node lifecycle management, and core application platform capabilities that power Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE).

 * Owns the delivery of scalable, secure, and highly available node and application services, with accountability for reliability, operational excellence, performance, and cost efficiency.
 * Leads escalations involving complex distributed systems, Kubernetes node provisioning, upgrades, application lifecycle management, and customer-impacting incidents.
 * Drives cross-organizational initiatives to improve observability, SLO attainment, upgrade safety, resilience, and operational automation across the OKE control plane and data plane.
 * Partners closely with Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, and OCI platform teams to deliver cohesive cloud-native capabilities, while working with product management, support, and customer-facing organizations to define roadmaps, enable feature adoption, and execute migration strategies.

Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.

True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that 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., * Lead one or more teams within the OKE Nodes & Apps engineering organization, delivering secure, scalable, and highly available Kubernetes platform services.

 * Drive technical execution, architecture, and operational excellence for node lifecycle, application platform capabilities, and service reliability.
 * Partner across OCI engineering, Product Management, and Customer Support to deliver customer-focused solutions and resolve complex production issues.
 * Establish engineering best practices for software quality, automation, observability, security, and continuous improvement.
 * Build and develop a high-performing team through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
 * Foster cross-functional collaboration to solve complex technical challenges.
 * Champion operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

 * Lead one or more teams within the OKE Nodes & Apps engineering organization, delivering secure, scalable, and highly available Kubernetes platform services.
 * Drive technical execution, architecture, and operational excellence for node lifecycle, application platform capabilities, and service reliability.
 * Partner across OCI engineering, Product Management, and Customer Support to deliver customer-focused solutions and resolve complex production issues.
 * Establish engineering best practices for software quality, automation, observability, security, and continuous improvement.
 * Build and develop a high-performing team through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
 * Foster cross-functional collaboration to solve complex technical challenges.
 * Champion operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.