Data Center Software Architect (IC6)

Job Description

The Infrastructure Delivery Engineering team at Oracle is revolutionizing end-to-end data center planning, design, construction and operations by developing innovative software solutions. We aim to create a seamless bridge between digital and physical infrastructure, ensuring efficient management and automation. By standardizing data center building and implementing advanced analytics, we streamline data center design and construction, enabling rapid scalability. With a focus on automation and AI integration, IDE is poised to lead the industry in cost-effective, efficient data center management, making it accessible and adaptable for future technological advancements.

The Data Center Software Architect will be responsible for designing and leading the software architecture that powers Oracle's next-generation datacenter infrastructure. This role will focus on developing scalable and resilient software systems that enable Datacenter Management Infrastructure (DCMI), Building Management Systems (BMS), and automation software. The Architect will partner with Engineering, operations, and datacenter delivery teams to define standards, ensure interoperability, and accelerate automation for datacenter operations worldwide.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive the software architecture strategy for datacenter management and automation platforms.

Lead the design and integration of DCMI, BMS, and related automation software into cohesive datacenter management solutions.

Provide technical leadership across global datacenter projects, ensuring software systems are scalable, secure, and fault tolerant.

Collaborate with hardware, networking, and operations teams to align software design with datacenter requirements.

Develop reference architectures, design patterns, and technical roadmaps for datacenter software.

Evaluate and select technologies, frameworks, and tools for datacenter automation and monitoring.

Mentor and guide software development teams, setting best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.

Partner with vendors and external stakeholders to integrate third-party systems with Oracle's datacenter platforms.

Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.

Basic Requirements

15+ years of professional experience in software development, with strong expertise in system design, distributed systems, and automation platforms.

10+ years of experience specifically building and delivering software solutions for datacenter environments, including DCMI, BMS, and datacenter automation.

Proven track record of architecting large-scale, mission-critical systems with high availability and performance.

Strong knowledge of modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Go, Python) and cloud-native technologies (containers, Kubernetes, service mesh).

Hands-on experience with APIs, integration frameworks, and microservices architectures.

Deep understanding of monitoring, telemetry, and control systems used in datacenters.

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and present to executives.

Experience working in global, cross-functional organizations with complex datacenter environments.

Preferred Requirements

Experience with datacenter physical infrastructure systems (power, cooling, low-voltage, networking).

Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code, DevOps pipelines, and automated deployment strategies.

Familiarity with large-scale cloud provider environments.

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

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 :

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 - IC6

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