Senior Principal Software Engineer

Senior Principal Software Engineer – Oracle

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The Technical Strategy and Oversight (TSO) organization is transforming Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). You can be part of this mission—reimagining how software and the cloud work together to deliver mission‑critical applications of the highest quality for our customers. Oracle Cloud offers unmatched hyper‑scale and multi‑tenant services, deployed in more than 50 regions worldwide. OCI is expanding beyond the traditional boundaries of public cloud to include dedicated, hybrid, and multi‑cloud, edge computing, and more.

Come have fun, do great things, and reinvent how Oracle Cloud operates.

We are seeking skilled engineers to join our newly established Software Ecosystem Management team. This team is changing how we ensure the security, reliability, stability, and performance of software components used across OCI. It is a unique greenfield opportunity to design and build new cloud services from the ground up in a dynamic and flexible workplace.

You are motivated, self‑starting, and capable of operating independently. You are a leader that has experience building, growing, and working as part of high‑performing engineering teams that deliver results. You will lead the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of OCI cloud services, balancing speed of delivery with quality, and driving operational excellence.

• 10+ years of distributed service engineering experience in a software development environment.
• Experience developing in modern programming languages such as Java, Rust, C++, or C#.
• Mastered managing, building and deploying code with tools like Git, Maven, and Intelli
  
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• Mastered designing, developing, and operating public cloud service control or data planes.
• Mastered software performance profiling, analysis, and optimization.
• Expert knowledge of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems fundamentals.
• Expert understanding of databases, No
  
  SQL systems, storage, and distributed persistence technologies.
• Expert understanding of Linux administration and networking stack configuration.
• Deep understanding of object‑oriented design and SDK development, specifically within a cloud environment.
• Experience working closely with architects, principals, product and program managers to deliver product features on time and with high quality.
• Demonstrable technical leadership and mentorship skills.

• Have led the design, architecture, and delivery of cloud services.
• Hands‑on experience developing services on a public cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience driving security reviews, documentation, UX reviews, and working with Product Managers from inception through launch.
• Building continuous integration/deployment pipelines with robust testing and deployment schedules.
• Proven experience in building and operating distributed workflow management and reporting systems.

US:
Hiring Range in USD from: $96,800 – $251,600 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 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 for salaried positions; accrued vacation for other eligible employees.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon hire; refreshes each calendar year.
• 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.

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s challenges. We’ve partnered with industry‑leaders in almost every sector and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change. We are committed to an inclusive workforce and providing opportunities for all. 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, or protected veteran status.