Director, Network Engineering (Santa Clara)

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. This leader will guide the team through product definition, architecture, design, validation, deployment readiness, and lifecycle management while ensuring products meet OCI’s demanding standards for scale, reliability, performance, and operational excellence.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. This leader must be comfortable driving alignment and delivering results through influence across organizations without direct authority.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 View email address on apply.placed-app.com or by calling View phone number on apply.placed-app.com 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.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 onlyUS: Hiring Range in USD from: $169,800 to $355,400 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 opinion2. Short term disability and long term disability3. Life insurance and AD&D4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match8. 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 holidays10. 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 leave12. Adoption assistance13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan14. Financial planning and group legal15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insuranceThe 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 - M4ResponsibilitiesLead, 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.Preferred QualificationsBS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.10+ years of networking or hardware engineering experience, including leadership experience managing engineering teams.Deep understanding of modern data center networking technologies including Ethernet switching, routing, optical transport, network ASICs, and high-speed interconnects.Experience working directly with network equipment vendors, ASIC manufacturers, optics suppliers, ODMs, and OEM partners.Demonstrated success influencing external vendor roadmaps and driving execution across complex technical partnerships.Experience delivering networking products at hyperscale cloud or service provider scale.Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles including architecture, qualification, manufacturing, deployment, and sustaining engineering.Proven ability to lead large cross-functional initiatives involving multiple engineering and business organizations.Excellent communication, executive presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Track record of delivering complex technical programs through collaboration and influence rather than direct authority.Full timePosting Date: 2026-06-29