Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer

Oracle

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Work type
On-site
Location
Seattle, WASanta Clara, CAAustin, TXNashville, TN
Salary
$135,200–$306,400 / yr
Posted
58 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

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This role $221k
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TL;DR · Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer

As a Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer on the OCI Networking team, you will drive the architecture, design, and evolution of highly scalable distributed systems that power the data plane for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. You will be responsible for technical leadership in critical platform services involving routing, workload placement, and fleet lifecycle management while mentoring engineers and influencing architectural decisions across organizations. The role requires deep expertise in computer science fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, and concurrency, alongside a strong command of network routing protocols. You will work with modern CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and deployment workflows to build production-grade distributed services. This position focuses on rearchitecting the core routing foundation to support next-generation networking services, solving complex challenges in infrastructure management at cloud scale for mission-critical workloads.

What you'll do

  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of highly scalable distributed systems for OCI Networking.
  • Drive technical direction for critical platform services involving routing, workload placement, and fleet lifecycle management.
  • Build reliable and scalable cloud infrastructure in partnership with various internal Oracle organizations.
  • Mentor engineers and conduct design reviews to improve overall engineering standards and operational excellence.
  • Solve complex problems related to data plane operations at global cloud scale.
  • Develop and manage modern CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows for large-scale distributed systems.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience designing and building large-scale distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, networking software, or systems software.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, concurrency, and software design.
  • Familiarity with network routing protocols, with implementation experience highly desired.
  • Experience building and operating modern CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and deployment workflows for large-scale distributed systems.
  • Experience designing, building, and operating high-availability, production-grade distributed services at scale.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership in driving architecture, mentoring engineers, and leading cross-team initiatives.
  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.

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