Principal Member of Technical Staff-Bay Area

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redwood City, CA
Salary: $96,800–$223,400 / yr
Posted: 44 days ago

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TL;DR · Principal Member of Technical Staff-Bay Area

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As a Principal Member of Technical Staff in the software engineering division, you will design and develop advanced database features focusing on enhancing SQL query performance through innovative data structures and algorithms. Your day-to-day responsibilities include implementing machine learning techniques for automated query processing improvements such as result caching and partitioning, while also analyzing and optimizing feature scalability and efficiency. You will work with cutting-edge technologies like vectorized and columnar processing to generate optimal query plans and leverage new storage formats and hardware characteristics. The role requires expertise in C programming, parallel processing, concurrency control, and a deep understanding of database internals including buffer cache management and SQL optimization techniques. This position is ideal for someone with 6-10+ years of experience who can provide direction and mentorship within the team.

Skills

SQL C Query Optimization Algorithm Performance System Programming Debugging Techniques Computer Architecture Parallel Processing Thread Programming Concurrency Control Scalability Vectorized Processing Columnar Storage Buffer Cache Heap Manager B-Tree Indexes Latches & Locks

What you'll do

Design and develop software programs for databases and cloud services with new SQL extensions.
Implement data structures and algorithms to enhance query performance in database systems.
Work on Machine Learning algorithms to automate query processing tasks like caching and partitioning.
Analyze the scalability and performance of database features, providing improvements as necessary.
Mentor team members and provide direction on efficient execution of SQL queries.

What we're looking for

6+ years of experience in software development, focusing on databases and cloud services.
Strong background in data structures, algorithms, systems programming, and computer architecture.
Proficiency in C programming with expertise in debugging complex issues.
In-depth knowledge of parallel processing, concurrency control, and scalability techniques.
Experience with SQL query execution, optimization, and database system internals.
Excellent communication skills for mentorship and collaboration within a research-centric team.

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