Software Developer 5

World leader in cloud solutions using tomorrow's technology to tackle today's problems, with 40+ years of experience.
Redwood City, CA, USAPleasanton, CA, USA
$96,800 - $251,600
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Software Developer 5

Oracle is seeking a Software Developer 5 to join their team in building enterprise-scale applications. This is a startup-like environment within Oracle, focused on developing new (0-1) products that will serve millions of users globally. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and modern software development practices. You'll lead a team of 6-10 engineers while working closely with Product Management and Data Science teams to integrate Gen AI capabilities.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape new products from the ground up, with a focus on rapid prototyping and iterative development. You'll be responsible for architectural decisions, establishing best practices, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of applications that will be deployed globally. The role requires a balance of technical excellence, leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.

Success in this role means delivering a working product within 6 months, leading the technical architecture and design decisions, and establishing a strong foundation for product growth. The ideal candidate will bring both deep technical expertise and the ability to mentor and guide team members, while maintaining a "low ego, high empathy" approach to collaboration.

Oracle offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, medical benefits, 401(k) matching, flexible vacation, and stock purchase options. The company's commitment to innovation, combined with its global reach and stable foundation, makes this an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact while working on cutting-edge technology.

Last updated 18 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Developer 5

  • Work with Product managers to understand and refine requirements
  • Build prototypes for early-stage product development
  • Design and architect globally-scalable applications
  • Lead a team of 6-10 engineers
  • Deliver increments in sprints following Agile methodology
  • Perform root cause analysis to improve product quality
  • Collaborate with Data Science team to build Gen AI capabilities

Requirements For Software Developer 5

Java
Kubernetes
  • BS or MS degree or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years of software engineering experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in mentoring and leading teams
  • Strong system design knowledge and distributed systems architecture expertise
  • Knowledge of clean code principles and Java programming
  • Strong expertise in System Design, REST, SQL, and Data modeling
  • Experience with cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Experience with CI/CD
  • Hands-on experience with incident management and monitoring

Benefits For Software Developer 5

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short term and long term disability
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • 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

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