Senior Director Data Center Engineering

Senior Director of Data Center Engineering

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Data Center Engineering to lead advanced engineering initiatives that enable OCI's hyperscale data centers to support the next generation of cloud and AI workloads. This leader will oversee critical functions including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling, dynamic power distribution analysis, on-site generation (OSG) integration, grid stability studies, infrastructure telemetry, and service-level engineering for compute, storage, and network hardware. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills to drive innovation, efficiency, and resiliency across OCI's global data center portfolio.

Why Join OCI? As the Senior Director of Data Center Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the performance, resiliency, and sustainability of OCI's global infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to shape the engineering foundation for the cloud and AI workloads that define the future of technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a global engineering team supporting OCI's data center design and operations through advanced analysis, modeling, and validation.
• Oversee CFD modeling of airflow and thermal performance to optimize facility and IT cooling strategies.
• Direct dynamic power distribution modeling, including integration of on-site generation systems, grid interconnection, and stability analysis.
• Establish engineering standards and simulation methodologies to validate design intent and operational performance.
• Develop and implement telemetry and data analytics frameworks for IT equipment (ITE) and infrastructure to improve efficiency and resiliency.
• Act as the primary engineering interface with OCI hardware development and architecture teams, ensuring alignment between ITE requirements and data center capabilities.
• Partner with data center design, construction, and operations teams to ensure engineered solutions scale reliably and sustainably.
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating emerging technologies, renewable integration, and AI / ML-driven optimization strategies.
• Present engineering strategies, risk assessments, and performance metrics to senior executives and stakeholders.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing team of engineers, fostering innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred). 10+ years of experience in data center engineering, design, or operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven expertise in CFD modeling, power distribution modeling, and electrical grid / OSG integration. Strong knowledge of IT hardware requirements, infrastructure systems, and service-level engineering practices. Experience with telemetry systems, data collection, and analytics for performance optimization. Demonstrated success in leading complex, large-scale engineering programs in fast-paced environments. Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional and executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's or PhD in Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical discipline. Experience with hyperscale cloud or AI-driven data center infrastructure. Expertise in renewable energy integration, OSG microgrids, and advanced energy storage technologies. Familiarity with AI / ML-based predictive modeling, automation, and optimization in data centers. Strong vendor and partner management experience in engineering services and technology development. Background in both greenfield and retrofit / expansion data center projects.

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 : $161,700 to $338,500 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 : 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee / Spouse / Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. 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. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. 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. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.