Senior Manager, Systems Software Engineering

Oracle; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 146,000 - 306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Oracle US in Nashville seeks a senior manager to lead highly talented engineers in a fast-paced environment, developing world-class software. The role is hands-on, requiring the ability to build and understand code while delivering results on tight timelines.

This position focuses on Operating Systems (kernel, uboot, firmware), robotics (ROS2/DDS), assurance (IMA, TPM, Veraison), and security (Verified Boot, SecureBoot).

Qualifications

• Disclaimer: Certain U.S. based roles may be required to comply with immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, grow, and develop software engineering teams responsible for Trusted Robot Platforms.
• Own design, delivery, reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of services for robot platforms.
• Partner with product managers, technical program managers, and operations leaders to define roadmaps and priorities.

Job description

Job Description

Our goal is to have the senior manager capable of managing highly talented engineers concentrated in Nashville in a high paced environment, to develop world class software. Senior manager needs to be hands-on and able to build and understand code. Growth in this role means being able to deliver results in a timely manner, assessing risks and defining a mitigation plan, and making sure the deliverables are of the highest quality. The primary focus for this position will be on Operating Systems (kernel, uboot, firmware), robotic (ROS2/DDS), assurance (IMA, TPM, Veraison), Security (Verified Boot, SecureBoot).

Job Description

Our goal is to have the senior manager capable of managing highly talented engineers concentrated in Nashville in a high paced environment, to develop world class software. Senior manager needs to be hands-on and able to build and understand code. Growth in this role means being able to deliver results in a timely manner, assessing risks and defining a mitigation plan, and making sure the deliverables are of the highest quality. The primary focus for this position will be on Operating Systems (kernel, uboot, firmware), robotic (ROS2/DDS), assurance (IMA, TPM, Veraison), Security (Verified Boot, SecureBoot).

This is an opportunity to lead teams building software that directly improves how OCI supports global data center infrastructure, reduces operational friction, increases automation, and enables OCI to scale efficiently.

This role works closely with product, infrastructure, security, hardware, and platform teams, as well as external silicon and hardware vendors. You will be deeply hands-on, working on early prototypes through production-ready platform software and technical standards.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, grow, and develop high-performing software engineering teams responsible for Trusted Robot Platforms.
• Own the design, delivery, reliability, scalability, and operational excellence of software services used to support the long-term the robot platforms.
• Partner with product managers, technical program managers, operations leaders, and engineering stakeholders to define roadmaps, prioritize investments, and deliver high-impact software.
• Establish strong engineering practices around architecture, service ownership, observability, testing, deployment, security, incident response, and operational readiness.
• Lead teams through the full software lifecycle, including requirements definition, technical design, implementation, launch, production operations, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop engineering managers, technical leads, and senior engineers through coaching, feedback, career development, and performance management.
• Recruit, hire, and retain strong engineering talent while building a culture of ownership, inclusion, technical excellence, and customer focus.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across complex technical and organizational boundaries, making clear trade-offs between speed, quality, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
• Use metrics, analytics, and operational feedback to continuously improve software quality, system performance, user experience, and business outcomes.
• Participate in operational reviews, customer escalations, roadmap discussions, and technical deep dives as needed to ensure services meet high standards for availability and effectiveness.

Qualifications

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.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $146,300 - $306,400 per year. 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 - M3

About Us

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.

We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing [e-mail] or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.