Sr Principal Software Developer

Job Description

Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for databases, specifically in parallel and distributed query processing.

As a member of the database software engineering division, you will take an active role in defining, executing and evolving parallel & distributed query execution, a backbone of Oracle’s autonomous and on‑premise database system. You will perform professional software development tasks working closely with other development teams, spearheading medium‑to‑large projects in traditional RDBMS and new areas such as vector search, AI, data lake, and autonomous computing.

You will be responsible for creating performance benchmarks—both micro‑level and scale‑out—working with the performance engineering team to identify bottlenecks and address them. Another focus area is using AI models to streamline or improve processes and increase developer productivity.

BS or MS degree or equivalent experience in a relevant functional area. 8 or more years of software engineering or related experience. Certain U.S. customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

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US hiring range: $96,800 – $251,600 per year. Eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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 with flexible vacation and accrued vacation rates
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours at hire, refreshed annually up to 112 hours
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal services
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance

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.