Cloud Solutions Architect, Chief Technical Architect ...

Job Description Join Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) as a Cloud Solutions Architect within the Chief Technical Architect Office, where you can take a central role in defining the architectural vision for transformative cloud services that operate on a global scale. This position requires not just technical prowess but a deep understanding of distributed systems and the ability to influence engineering practices across diverse teams. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineering leaders at various levels, including VPs, SVPs, and EVPs, serving as a trusted technical advisor. Your expertise will drive the evolution of platform strategies and ensure OCI delivers highly reliable, scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud services for our internal teams and external customers. Responsibilities Design innovative cloud services that prioritize reliability, scalability, performance, security, and global accessibility. Create key architectural patterns and frameworks for operational aspects like control planes and observability. Lead collaborative engineering projects that span multiple teams, influencing hundreds of engineers within OCI. Ensure operational excellence for our services, focusing on maintaining high performance at scale. Encourage technical collaboration across Product, SRE, Security, and partner engineering teams to align on common goals. Mentor technical leaders and senior engineers to uplift architectural quality and engineering standards. Guide long-term platform strategies that contribute to OCI's vision for cloud infrastructure. Candidate Profile Significant experience in architecting, building, and operating large-scale distributed systems. A proven ability to influence senior engineering leadership and product stakeholders. Strong skills in systems design with a talent for simplifying complex architectures. Deep knowledge of reliability engineering, performance tuning, and cloud service design. Excellent communication skills with an ability to present ideas effectively to executives. Experience leading l cross-departmental engineering initiatives successfully. Required Qualifications 8-12+ years of progressive software engineering experience and leadership. Expertise in architecting large-scale distributed systems, ideally within cloud infrastructure. A solid background in messaging, streaming, or event-driven architectures. Hands-on experience in building high-performance services, including API design. Ability to manage complex, multi-team engineering projects effectively. Strong communication skills to influence executive stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience with hyperscale or large-scale cloud environments such as Oracle, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Leadership experience managing engineering teams of over 100 individuals. A comprehensive understanding of cloud security, DevOps, SRE, and modern distributed systems. Prior involvement with services that cater to both internal and external developers within a cloud platform. Disclaimer: For certain customer-facing roles in the US, compliance with immunization and occupational health requirements may be necessary. This position offers a competitive salary range of $136,600 to $338,500 per year, with bonus and equity opportunities. Oracle's flexible salary structure considers various factors such as experience, skills, and market conditions. We offer an extensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Short-term and long-term disability insurance. Life insurance and AD&D. Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care. 401(k) savings plan with company match. Generous paid time off, including flexible vacation and sick leave. Paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Options for voluntary benefits such as auto and home insurance. This role is open for applications for a minimum of three calendar days from the posting date or until filled. Career Level - IC6 About Us Oracle leads in cloud solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve real-world challenges. We partner with top organizations across many sectors, staying resilient and innovative as we grow. Our inclusive workplace fosters diverse perspectives and allows everyone to contribute to new ideas. At Oracle, we support your career through a balance of professional and personal life while offering robust benefits and community engagement opportunities. We are committed to ensuring accessibility in our hiring process. If you need assistance related to a disability, please contact us at the provided email. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their background or characteristics protected by law.

Created: 2026-03-04