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The Principal Software Development Engineer (IC4) - Network Region Build joins the Network Region Build team to design, develop, and maintain production software supporting OCI network deployment and lifecycle management. You will build engineering platforms, APIs, automation services, and operational systems that enable global network infrastructure. Key responsibilities include owning software solutions from architecture to deployment, developing scalable automation, and improving platform reliability and observability. You will utilize Python, Java, Go, or Rust, alongside Git, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted engineering tools. The role requires deep knowledge of networking fundamentals like TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS, as well as experience with YANG, OpenConfig, and NETCONF. You will solve complex infrastructure problems by transforming operational challenges into scalable software for hyperscale cloud and AI data center environments.
What does a Software Development Engineer earn?
Median $169050 from 206 postings across 17 companies.
Design, develop, and maintain production software for OCI network deployment and lifecycle management.
Build engineering platforms, APIs, and automation services to support global network infrastructure.
Own software solutions from initial architecture and implementation through deployment and continuous improvement.
Develop scalable automation using modern programming languages and software engineering practices.
Design and implement resilient, observable, and highly available platform services.
Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and release processes.
Troubleshoot production software, infrastructure, and networking issues across distributed systems.
Lead technical design discussions and contribute to the long-term architecture of engineering platforms.
What we're looking for
Must have 6 to 10+ years of experience.
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Must have strong software engineering experience in Python, Java, Go, or Rust.
Must have experience designing scalable APIs, distributed systems, and service-oriented architectures.
Must have experience building and operating production engineering platforms and supporting Linux-based production environments.
Must have a strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, and DHCP.
Must have experience with network automation technologies such as YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF, gNMI, or similar frameworks.
Must have experience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as Oracle AI, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies.
BGP
OSPF
IS-IS
MPLS
EVPN
VXLAN
IPv4
IPv6
DNS
DHCP
Root Cause Analysis
Capacity Planning
Optical Networking
Data Center Fabric
System Automation
Observability