The Java Language and Tooling Engineering team is responsible for the evolution of the Java Language Specification and its implementation, along with all tools provided by the platform. The technologies we provide include a Java compiler, Java documentation tool, a Java linker, a Java Package and Dependency Management tool, along with low level core library and language modeling and runtime reflection APIs. We provide Java developers with a modern language, a comprehensive set of tools and APIs for writing industrial strength and secure applications.  We are looking for a seasoned engineering manager to lead this senior team. 

As a Senior Director of the software engineering division, you will apply your knowledge of software architecture to manage software development tasks associated with developing, debugging or designing software applications, operating systems and databases according to provided design specifications. Lead the team to build enhancements within an existing software architecture and suggest improvements to the architecture.You will be required to interact with other functional peer group managers in our organization. You will interact with senior management on team status and technical roadmap.  

Career Level – M5

Responsibilities

Successful candidate will manage resources to design and deliver new language, tooling and low level library features, provide leadership on technical roadmap, and drive bug resolutions. This manager will deliver internal presentation to senior management, and external presentation to evangelize the Java Language and Tooling platform. A successful candidate would have a minimum of 10 years experience leading a technical team, and 15+ years in the programming platform and/or software tooling industry. Knowledge of modern language and tooling technologies are required and experience in Java language / platform is highly preferred. Hands-on system software development experience is highly desirable, including in-depth hands-on knowledge of state of the major programming platform. 

Additional required experience include open-source projects, especially OpenJDK; cooperative experience with cross functional teams, and expertise in the clear communication of technical information to others through presentations, demonstrations, and written communication.

Career Level - M5