Principal Software Developer, Cloud Performance

A world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's problems, operating with integrity for 40+ years.
$96,800 - $223,400
Cloud
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Principal Software Developer, Cloud Performance

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Principal Software Developer to join their Cloud Performance Organization. This role is part of the Technical Strategy and Oversight (TSO) organization, focusing on supporting customer choice, transparency, and value in cloud infrastructure. The position involves working on ambitious initiatives including building innovative platforms, high-performance primitives, and frameworks to support OCI developers.

The role requires a skilled professional to address service inefficiencies, reduce cloud expenses, improve customer experience, and ensure scalability. You'll be working on optimizing the performance of OCI's critical components, internal tools, and applications while fostering a culture of performance engineering.

As a Principal Software Developer, you'll be responsible for designing major features and launching them into production, working with high-scale public cloud services, and providing technical leadership to development teams. The position offers the opportunity to work on greenfield projects and build new cloud services from the ground up.

The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills, experience with distributed systems, and the ability to balance speed and quality with iteration and incremental improvements. You'll be joining a diverse team of smart, motivated individuals and will be given both autonomy and support to do your best work in a dynamic and flexible workplace.

This role at Oracle offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, flexible vacation, and various other perks. The position is based in Nashville, TN, and offers a competitive salary range of $96,800 to $223,400 per annum, with potential for bonus and equity.

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Responsibilities For Principal Software Developer, Cloud Performance

  • Evaluate the performance of cloud services, identify inefficiencies, and design cost-effective solutions
  • Analyze and optimize internal tools, processes, and developer workflows
  • Benchmark OCI services against competitors
  • Collaborate with service teams to integrate performance evaluation tools
  • Quantify and communicate financial impact of inefficiencies
  • Develop and implement improvements in shared components, libraries, and runtime configurations

Requirements For Principal Software Developer, Cloud Performance

Java
Linux
  • 5 to 10 years distributed service engineering experience
  • Development experience in modern programming languages (Java, C++, C#)
  • Experience in software performance profiling, analysis and optimization
  • Deep understanding of object-oriented design and SDK development
  • Good knowledge of data structures, algorithms, operating systems
  • Working familiarity with networking protocols
  • Good understanding of databases and NoSQL systems
  • Linux administration and networking stack configuration
  • BS degree in Computer Science or related field (MS preferred)
  • Experience with public cloud platforms preferred

Benefits For Principal Software Developer, Cloud Performance

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short term and long term disability
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Savings with company match
  • Flexible Vacation
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 72 hours paid sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Financial planning and group legal

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