Principal Member of Technical Staff

Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc. Major focus areas of the solutions maintained by the team include:

• Develop high-quality software solutions that meet user needs and align with the organization’s business goals. This will involve analyzing requirements, designing robust solutions, writing efficient code, conducting thorough testing, and documentation.
• Building highly scalable and secure systems capable of functioning across numerous regions in a worldwide cloud footprint.

You and your team members will be called upon to solve a wide range of problems to deliver critical customer features.  These problems include scaling, security, efficiency, and automation challenges, which require robust architectural decisions and customer-first design. You will build and deliver these solutions, which directly contribute to the success of our customers.

An extensive experience in modern coding, application design, cloud architecture, along with the ability to lead and mentor junior developers, while also being a problem-solver and effective communicator, are imperative skills for this role.

As a member of the software engineering division, you will take an active role in the definition and evolution of standard practices and procedures. You will be responsible for defining and developing software for tasks associated with the development, design, and debugging of software applications or operating systems. Participate in the design and implementation of our portfolio of solutions, ensuring they are scalable and secure.

• Collaborate closely with the rest of the team to define and refine the platform's architecture.
• Develop and maintain the backend infrastructure, focusing on data ingestion, storage, processing, and retrieval systems.
• Implement data modeling and database design to support complex data structures and relationships.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and technical excellence.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in cloud-native AI/ML technologies and propose innovative solutions to enhance the platform.
• Translate Oracle product-oriented solutions into open-source equivalents.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, with a strong academic background.
• 6+ years of relevant software development experience, with a focus on backend and data-centric applications.
• Proficient in Python/Ruby, or similar modern object-oriented languages for building robust backend systems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native development on major cloud platforms (OCI, Azure, GCP, AWS) is essential.
• Experience with open-source technologies is a must.
• Proficiency in Oracle Database, PL/SQL, and search technologies. Oracle APEX experience is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of data architecture, including database design, data modeling, analytics, metadata management, and data-access controls.
• Front-end development with modern languages (JavaScript, Angular, React, Vue, Swift) is a plus. 
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of API development and integration, particularly in networking contexts.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals, including expertise in data structures, algorithms, RESTful services, and microservices architecture.
• Understanding of system design and distributed systems architecture best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud engineering infrastructure and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and a passion for mentoring junior team members.

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $96,800 to $223,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short te