Senior Principal SDE

Oracle

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Work type
On-site
Location
Nashville, TN
Salary
$136,500–$306,400 / yr
Posted
12 days ago
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Above market

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TL;DR · Senior Principal SDE

The Senior Principal SDE joins the DC Software and Automation organization to design, build, and operate software powering the full data center lifecycle, including planning, design, build, and operations. This role focuses on accelerating AI-capable data center delivery and simplifying global operations. You will lead end-to-end execution for major features, architecting distributed services, defining APIs, and managing data models. As a builder-operator, you will own production services from design through rollout, participating in on-call rotations and improving service reliability. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Java, Python, Go, and JavaScript, along with expertise in REST APIs, multi-tenant services, NoSQL systems, and distributed persistence. You will also drive engineering standards for continuous integration, deployment automation, and observability through metrics, logs, and tracing.

What you'll do

  • Architect and operate distributed services that support the full data center lifecycle.
  • Own feature delivery from initial design and implementation through production rollout and operational readiness.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and drive service reliability improvements based on operational data.
  • Lead architecture and functional design reviews while maintaining clear technical documentation.
  • Improve engineering velocity by strengthening code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Translate product requirements into technical roadmaps and execution plans in partnership with leadership.
  • Mentor engineers on operational excellence, observability, and proactive service ownership.
  • Reduce operational toil by investing in automation, self-service capabilities, and comprehensive tracing.

What we're looking for

  • Applicants must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • The role requires 6 to 10+ years of experience.
  • A BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is preferred (preferred).
  • 10+ years of full stack software development experience is preferred (preferred).
  • Experience owning production services in a builder-operator model is preferred (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, Go, and/or JavaScript is preferred (preferred).
  • Expertise in designing REST APIs and multi-tenant services is preferred (preferred).
  • Experience leading architecture reviews and partnering with Product Managers is preferred (preferred).

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