Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) team offers the opportunity to build and operate massive‑scale integrated cloud services in a broadly distributed, multi‑tenant environment. OCI is committed to delivering best‑in‑class cloud products for customers tackling the world’s biggest challenges. We are seeking exceptional engineers with backgrounds in cloud services and distributed systems to join the Load Balancer team within the Virtual Networking organization.

This team builds and operates a high‑performance, scaled‑out, highly available service that underpins OCI. This is a chance to rethink load balancing, networking, compute, and storage interaction and influence how modern applications are built.

• Design, build, and operate distributed, highly available load‑balancing services.
• Automate configuration, deployment, and monitoring using infrastructure‑as‑code and CI/CD best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in large‑scale production environments.
• Continuously improve reliability, scalability, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in on‑call and incident response, drive root‑cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver end‑to‑end infrastructure solutions.
• Mentor and help onboard new team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in systems or application development.
• 2+ years of experience in distributed systems or network programming.
• Experience with real‑world architectures, scalability, system design, and design patterns.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and operating systems.
• Methodical approach to troubleshooting large, complex, interconnected systems.
• Proficient in any two of C/C++, Python, Java, Scala, Go.
• Experience automating configuration, deployment, and monitoring using infrastructure‑as‑code (e.g., Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to handle ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and manage escalations.

• Experience with L7 proxy platforms (Envoy, NGINX, HA‑Proxy, API gateways).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short‑term 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, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal services.
• Voluntary benefits, including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.

US:
Hiring Range in USD from: $79,200 – $178,100 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s challenges. We’re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that empowers employees at all levels. 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.