Director, Network Development

About the Role

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is building some of the world’s largest and most advanced cloud networks. The Network Products Engineering team is responsible for defining, developing, validating, and delivering the next generation of networking products that power OCI’s global cloud infrastructure. We are seeking an experienced Network Development Leader to lead a high-performing engineering team responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of network products spanning Ethernet switches, routers, optical systems, and custom ASIC-based platforms.

The ideal candidate combines deep networking expertise with exceptional leadership and cross-functional execution skills. They have extensive experience partnering with networking silicon vendors, OEMs, ODMs, and optical manufacturers to influence product roadmaps, resolve technical challenges, and drive delivery of platforms aligned with OCI’s long-term infrastructure strategy. Success in this role requires building strong partnerships across Network Engineering, Network Operations, Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and Product Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of network product engineers responsible for the design, qualification, deployment, and lifecycle management of networking platforms supporting Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Establish technical vision, priorities, and execution plans for Network Products Engineering in alignment with OCI infrastructure strategy.
• Drive the design, development, testing, validation, and deployment readiness of switching, routing, optical, and ASIC-based networking platforms.
• Partner with external hardware vendors, silicon providers, and optical manufacturers to influence technology roadmaps, prioritize features, resolve product gaps, and ensure successful delivery against OCI requirements.
• Own vendor technical relationships and represent OCI during architecture reviews, design discussions, qualification activities, and executive business reviews.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving Network Engineering, Software Engineering, Network Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Product Management, and Data Center Engineering.
• Translate business and infrastructure requirements into product specifications, engineering deliverables, and execution plans.
• Drive hardware qualification programs, interoperability testing, manufacturing readiness, deployment validation, and lifecycle management.
• Establish engineering processes, quality standards, and operational readiness criteria that ensure reliable deployment at hyperscale.
• Identify technical and program risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, continuous improvement, innovation, accountability, and operational rigor.
• Develop organizational capability through coaching, talent development, hiring, succession planning, and performance management.

Qualifications

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.

Pay

Hiring range in USD from: $146,300 - $306,400 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Benefits

• 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. 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.
• 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