Job Description  -  Cloud Engineering Infrastructure Development

As a Director of Software Development in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, you will build and lead engineering teams in the delivery and operation of cloud services that will enable animation, film and game development studios to migrate their entire production pipeline to the cloud.  The charter is responsibility for a new set of cloud services focused specifically on the digital media production industry.  Product areas include virtual animation workstation service, digital asset management, high performance storage, render farm as a service, license management and production pipeline management services. This is an opportunity to build a competitive offering from the ground up and extend the reach of OCI to address green field opportunities in the media and entertainment industry.  You will work with executive leadership to chart a path to success, providing influence and direction based on your experience as an engineering leader.  For this executive role we are seeking an individual with substantial experience building and leading development, delivery and operation of media production pipeline infrastructure services used in film, animation and game development studios. Director is a substantial technical leadership role with responsibility for multiple engineering teams.  Highly evolved soft skills and excellent communication and the ability to lead and collaborate with others are hallmarks. You will mentor managers and engineers and must be capable of driving complex technical projects and initiatives independently and with confidence.  You will have continuous opportunities to lead and be a catalyst for technical innovation. 

Responsibilities

Recruit and hire engineering staff capable of delivering cloud services in a DevOps model. Direct, lead and coach engineering teams to deliver and operate cloud services that enable animation, film and game development studios to run their production workflows in the cloud. Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry best practices, ensuring compliance and driving innovation within the organization. Launching new cloud services and establishing operational excellence. Setting and driving the technical direction for engineering org. Building high performing geographically distributed engineering teams. Coaching, mentoring, and developing best talent. Establishing and stimulating software development standards and processes along with best practices for the entire org Developing strategic plans to accomplish technical as well as business objectives with leadership chain, team, and customers. Defining OKRs and KPIs to inform decision making and prioritization. Set goals and expectations for team and individual performance, work with employees to establish specific, measurable goals and commitments.

Career Level - M3