Principal Software Engineer

Oracle

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$118,700–$194,400 / yr
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27 days ago
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The Principal Software Engineer – Oracle Labs & Experiences joins the Oracle Labs team to prototype, test, and publish new labs and reusable assets for technical enablement programs. You will design and build Oracle-based labs and demos showcasing AI/ML, data, and application services through realistic use cases like RAG pipelines and AI agents. Daily responsibilities include writing production-grade code in Python, Bash, Terraform, and SQL to implement backend logic, APIs, and orchestration. You will develop interactive Markdown-based instructions and maintain reference architectures for Oracle GenAI Services, AI Vector Search, and Oracle Database. Key technical skills include OCI services like Spark, Kafka, and OKE, alongside experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, and NVIDIA offerings to solve complex multi-cloud integration and GenAI workload problems.

What does a Software Engineer earn?

Median $196000 from 2560 postings across 143 companies.

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Skills

Python Terraform SQL Bash Go Java Oracle Database OCI AWS Azure GCP Kafka Spark LangChain FAISS Weaviate RAG Markdown GitHub Confluence NVIDIA DGX

What you'll do

  • Design and build Oracle-based labs and demos showcasing AI/ML, data, and application services.
  • Write production-grade code in Python, Bash, Terraform, and SQL to implement backend logic and automation.
  • Develop interactive Markdown-based lab instructions, templates, and reusable modules for learners.
  • Prototype, deploy, and validate labs end-to-end for usability, reliability, and performance.
  • Build and maintain reference architectures and SDK examples for Oracle GenAI Services and Database.
  • Participate in live demos and internal enablement sessions to showcase labs and gather feedback.
  • Mentor junior Cloud Engineers on best practices for lab development, testing, and delivery.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years of experience in software engineering or cloud development using Python, Go, Java, or similar.
  • Hands-on experience developing on Oracle or another major cloud provider like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Experience building hands-on labs, workshops, or customer-facing technical enablement.
  • Familiarity with Oracle Database or related data modeling.
  • Strong ability to build and demo technical solutions and explain workflows clearly.
  • Expertise in Terraform, OCI CLI, and automation frameworks (preferred).
  • Professional level certifications such as OCI Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, or Azure Administrator (preferred).

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