Systems Software Developer - Database Internals

Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc.

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 developing, designing and debugging of software applications or operating systems.

Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 10 years of software engineering or related experience.

Career Level - IC5

Skills & Requirements

Experience and/or interest in database internals, distributed systems, replication technologies, load balancing algorithms, and design trade-offs among consistency, availability and performance in distributed systems is required, as are the following skills:

Highly proficient in C
Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL a plus
Background in relational database and operating system concepts
Good understanding of concurrent programming concepts
Strong software engineering and debugging skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and yet deliver a quality product
Ability to work with a group that is geographically dispersed

The Globally Distributed Database team is part of the Database Systems group, which is responsible for scalability, high availability, replication and system technologies.The team is working on a globally-distributed, elastic, cloud-native relational database. This database combines the best of NoSQL and NewSQL technologies with the enterprise capabilities of Oracle RDBMS. Our projects go across all layers of the database kernel and external components, such as client-side drivers,  intelligent query routers and load balancers. We are also responsible for integration of the sharded database with new technologies, such as microservices and Spark. We are looking for motivated and dedicated individuals who want to make significant contributions to a highly visible and strategic project by solving complex problems in distributed computing, high availability and extreme scalability.

 

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: from $96,800 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

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 term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. 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.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. 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.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

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