Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer

Oracle

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On-site
Location
Seattle, WA
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$96,800–$306,400 / yr
Posted
12 days ago
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TL;DR · Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer

The Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer joins the team to shape and lead technical programs for AI for Support. This role focuses on scaling automation, chat, support ticketing, and data harvesting to provide actionable knowledge for GenAI agents, enabling customer self-service and reducing manual effort for support engineers. You will drive cross-group platform initiatives involving identity, configuration, and API gateways while establishing shared observability frameworks, SLOs, and capacity models. Key responsibilities include designing software solutions, defining architectural guardrails, and managing deprecation risks. You will utilize platform architecture, platform design, and software platform development skills to resolve complex distributed-systems problems. The work involves optimizing performance, ensuring security compliance, and implementing innovative API versioning strategies to improve reliability and interoperability across the group's technical infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop foundational code for new software projects, prototypes, and cross-group platform initiatives.
  • Establish group-wide guardrails for platform interoperability, security controls, and client library governance.
  • Define architectural standards, SLOs, and capacity models for distributed systems and shared observability frameworks.
  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable API versioning, lifecycle, and interoperability strategies.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve highly complex, systematic software issues and performance bottlenecks using modern debugging technologies.
  • Provide technical guidance and coaching to engineers on software architecture, coding standards, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with security teams to implement automated solutions for preventing vulnerabilities in the software development lifecycle.
  • Manage project timelines, deliverables, and budgets for high-impact technical initiatives across the organization.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 6 to 10+ years of experience.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Must possess expertise in platform architecture.
  • Must possess expertise in platform design.
  • Must possess expertise in software platform development.

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