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. 

  

Why Join? 

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. 

  

Responsibilities 

As a Principal Software Developer, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of backend services, APIs, and core server-side systems that support distributed cloud platforms. You will take ownership of complex technical problems, contribute to architectural decisions, and drive scalable, reliable solutions within and across teams. 

  

You will work on large initiatives, guide design discussions, review and influence technical designs, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure high-quality delivery. You will proactively identify opportunities for architectural improvement, system optimization, and operational excellence, while mentoring and supporting other engineers. 

  

This role requires strong technical judgment, deep understanding of distributed systems, and the ability to balance near-term delivery with long-term architectural health. 

  

Position Location 

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

  

  

Qualifications 

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