Principal Software Developer

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) delivers mission-critical applications for leading enterprises worldwide. Our cloud offers hyper-scale, multi-tenant services deployed across more than 50 regions globally. OCI continues to expand beyond traditional public cloud boundaries to support dedicated, hybrid, and multi-cloud solutions, edge computing, and more.

About the role

At OCI, you’ll play a key technical role in shaping the design and evolution of backend cloud services that operate at a global scale. You’ll work on complex distributed systems, influence technical direction, and contribute to production services used by customers worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to lead by example, solve ambiguous technical problems, and mentor engineers while continuing to deepen your own technical expertise.

Position Location

This position is office-based and requires onsite presence at one of the following Oracle office locations: Nashville, TN; Austin, TX; Santa Clara, CA; Seattle, WA; or Redwood Shores, CA. Relocation assistance may be available in accordance with Oracle’s relocation policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and evolution of backend services, APIs, and core server-side systems that support distributed cloud platforms.
• Take ownership of complex technical problems, contribute to architectural decisions, and drive scalable, reliable solutions within and across teams.
• Work on large initiatives, guide design discussions, review and influence technical designs, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Proactively identify opportunities for architectural improvement, system optimization, and operational excellence, while mentoring and supporting other engineers.
• Take an active role in the definition and evolution of standard practices and procedures.
• Define and develop software for tasks associated with the developing, designing, and debugging of software applications or operating systems.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with demonstrated impact on backend or platform systems.
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience designing and building highly available, scalable distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of distributed system fundamentals, object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Proficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, C#, Go, or similar.
• Experience leading or influencing technical design and architecture decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to operate in ambiguous environments, and a high sense of ownership.
• Experience with microservice architectures, service reliability, and production operations.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and raise overall technical quality.

Pay

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $114,600 to $234,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Benefits

• 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 is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.