Software Development Director

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the development of mission-critical communication infrastructure that serves as the backbone for all client/agent interactions in our Clinical AI platform. You'll build and scale the messaging systems, streaming protocols, and realtime communication machinery that enables multi-modal healthcare experiences for providers and patients worldwide.

In this role, you'll drive the engineering vision for enterprise-grade distributed systems that handle diverse traffic patterns including multimedia, voice, and data streams. You'll lead teams building cloud-native infrastructure using Kubernetes, modern streaming protocols, and distributed messaging systems that must operate with healthcare-grade reliability and security.

This is a foundational leadership opportunity within our Clinical AI organization, where you'll collaborate with hundreds of developers across Oracle Health while maintaining the agility and innovation speed of a true startup. You'll be instrumental in our mission to transform healthcare delivery and patient experiences across the US and globally.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in backend systems
• 8+ years of experience leading high-performing engineering teams in complex, distributed environments
• Extensive hands-on experience building enterprise-grade realtime communication systems
• Deep technical expertise in distributed messaging systems, streaming protocols, and cloud-native architectures
• Strong experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and cloud infrastructure at scale
• Proven track record delivering mission-critical systems with strict reliability and performance requirements
• Strong engineering discipline, system design skills, and architectural thinking
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across large, distributed teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Distributed Systems, or related technical field
• Experience with audio/video streaming protocols and multimedia communication systems
• Background in healthcare technology, regulated environments, or mission-critical applications
• Hands-on experience with modern messaging platforms, event streaming, and realtime data processing
• Track record of scaling engineering teams and systems in high-growth, fast-paced environments
• Experience working in startup-like environments within larger enterprises
• Passion for healthcare innovation and improving patient outcomes through technology

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale engineering teams responsible for the core communication infrastructure supporting Clinical AI agents
• Own the architectural vision and technical strategy for enterprise-grade messaging, streaming, and realtime communication systems
• Design and deliver distributed systems that handle diverse traffic patterns including multimedia, voice, and data streams
• Drive the development of cloud-native infrastructure using Kubernetes, modern streaming protocols, and distributed messaging platforms
• Collaborate with product teams to deliver multi-modal healthcare applications for providers and patients
• Establish engineering excellence through rigorous development practices, system monitoring, and operational discipline
• Partner with hundreds of developers across Oracle Health to ensure seamless integration and platform consistency
• Build and maintain systems that meet healthcare industry standards for security, compliance, and reliability
• Foster a startup-like culture of rapid innovation while leveraging enterprise-scale resources and infrastructure
• Present technical strategy, progress, and vision to executive stakeholders and cross-functional leadership teams
• Mentor and develop engineering talent while building high-performing, autonomous teams focused on mission-critical outcomes

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: $122,500 to $291,800 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.
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