Sr. Director, Engineering Systems- Data Center Infra
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Job description
This leader will build the engineering operating model that defines how OCI develops, validates,
and scales new infrastructure technologies from concept through global fleet deployment. The
organization will establish the systems and governance supporting generational design
development, technology roadmap integration, Basis of Design (BOD) management, new
product introduction (NPI), engineering change management, first-of-a-kind (FOAK) validation,
commissioning standardization, and continuous engineering improvement across OCI's global
data center portfolio.
A key responsibility of this organization will be translating OCI's evolving compute, networking,
and AI infrastructure roadmaps into scalable facility engineering solutions. Working closely with
Hardware and Architecture teams, the team will assess the impact of next-generation rack
platforms, power densities, cooling technologies, and emerging infrastructure requirements on
mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and controls systems. The organization will ensure
new technologies are evaluated through structured engineering reviews, comprehensive
validation strategies, and phased deployment processes before fleet-wide adoption.
This leader will establish repeatable engineering systems that ensure infrastructure designs,
products, and engineering changes are technically sound, operationally validated, and scalable
across OCI's global footprint. The organization will develop standardized engineering processes
for technology introduction, engineering change control, design maturity, configuration
management, commissioning, and operational handoff while ensuring engineering decisions are
documented, traceable, and consistently implemented across regions.
The role will drive cross-functional alignment, balancing innovation with standardization to
accelerate deployment velocity while maintaining engineering rigor, operational readiness, and, Generational Design Development
-Define the engineering lifecycle and governance model for successive generations of OCI
data center designs
-Establish stage gates, technical reviews, and engineering readiness criteria from concept
through production release.
- Integrate Architecture, Rack Engineering, Design Engineering, and Product Engineering
roadmaps into future platform development.
-Ingest rack technology roadmaps to assess impacts on mechanical, electrical, plumbing,
structural, and controls infrastructure.
-Ensure engineering decisions are documented, reviewed, and governed through
standardized development processes while enabling rapid technology adoption.
Engineering Change Management
-Establish enterprise engineering change processes and governance for infrastructure
designs, engineering standards, and Basis of Design documentation.
-Develop Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Design Change Request (DCR) processes
with clearly defined ownership, approval paths, and implementation requirements.
-Evaluate technical, operational, manufacturing, supply chain, schedule, and cost impacts
before changes are implemented.
-Ensure engineering changes are scalable across OCI's global fleet and not optimized
solely for individual projects.
-Govern implementation of design changes to maintain consistency while accommodating
justified regional requirements.
New Product Introduction & Technology Integration
-Develop OCI's engineering systems and governance for introducing new infrastructure
technologies into production.
-Define engineering deliverables, qualification requirements, pilot deployments, validation
activities, and production readiness criteria.
-Establish structured FOAK evaluation processes and technology readiness assessments
before fleet-wide deployment.
-Partner with Design Engineering, OEMs, Product Engineering, and Supply Chain to
influence product selection and ensure alignment with OCI's long-term infrastructure
strategy.
-Develop governance for technology transitions, ensuring new products are integrated into
standardized design platforms with minimal operational risk.
Engineering Validation & Commissioning
-Develop engineering validation strategies and governance for new infrastructure
platforms, products, and system architectures.
-Establish standardized test strategies including laboratory validation, factory acceptance
testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), integrated systems testing, FOAK
validation, and operational qualification.
-Define engineering acceptance criteria and commissioning requirements that ensure
infrastructure is validated before operational handoff.
-Standardize commissioning methodologies, documentation, and turnover processes
across OCI's global deployments.
-Create feedback mechanisms that incorporate commissioning and operational learnings
into future design generations and engineering standards.
Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Requirements
The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in engineering operations, critical infrastructure
development, and technical program and product leadership with a proven track record of
building organizations, establishing scalable engineering processes, and leading complex cross-
functional initiatives in hyperscale, cloud, semiconductor, or other mission-critical environments.
Benefits & conditions
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $182,000 to $414,400 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:
- 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 the company
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