Principal Software Engineer
Description For Principal Software Engineer
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of their Container Instances platform. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on building scalable container solutions for applications, APIs, and CI/CD workflows. The position requires expertise in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure, with opportunities to influence architectural decisions and mentor team members. Oracle offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes work-life balance. The role involves working with cutting-edge cloud technology while building services that handle millions of queries per second. As a principal engineer, you'll collaborate across teams, lead technical discussions, and drive innovation in cloud container services. Oracle's commitment to diversity and inclusion, combined with their global presence and 40+ year history, provides a stable yet dynamic environment for career growth. The position offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in cloud computing.
Responsibilities For Principal Software Engineer
- Design, develop, implement, and support Oracle Container Instances backend APIs, SDKs, CLIs, and various components
- Hands-on software development at scale for millions of queries per second
- Analyze & interpret business needs, develop technical specs and designs
- Troubleshoot production issues with engineering and support teams
- Train team members to ensure knowledge transfer
- Build and maintain tools for deployments, security patching, and vulnerability management
- Contribute to operations and improve service health KPIs
Requirements For Principal Software Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent
- At least 7 years of experience in application development
- Expertise in Java, Python, C/C++, GO (two or more preferred)
- Knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, DBaaS, NoSQL
- Experience with multi-tenant virtualized infrastructure services
- Experience deploying and operating Linux systems with 100% uptime goals
- Knowledge of multiprocessing, threading, distributed systems, load balancing
- Experience with root cause analysis and monitoring of distributed systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits For Principal Software Engineer
- 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 and Investment Plan with company match
- Flexible Vacation
- 11 paid holidays
- 72 hours of paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Financial planning and group legal
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