Senior Principal SDE

Oracle

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Nashville, TN · Austin, TX Posted 20 days ago $96,800–$251,600 / year
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At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Senior Principal SDE in the DC Software and Automation team, you will lead the design, development, and operation of software that powers the full lifecycle of AI-capable data centers. Your day-to-day responsibilities include architecting distributed services for planning, design, build, and operations, owning feature delivery from conception to production rollout, and ensuring operational excellence through continuous improvement and automation. You will work with Java, Python, Go, or JavaScript, designing REST APIs and multi-tenant services while collaborating closely with product managers and engineering peers to deliver scalable and resilient solutions. This role demands expertise in distributed systems, databases, NoSQL technologies, and a strong track record of technical leadership in a builder-operator model, driving high-quality software delivery at global scale for next-generation AI infrastructure.

Skills

Python Java Go JavaScript REST APIs Kubernetes Terraform Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL NoSQL Metric Logging Tracing AWS Azure GCP

What you'll do

  • Architect and design distributed services supporting data center lifecycle workflows.
  • Own feature delivery from design through production rollout, including testing and deployment planning.
  • Drive service reliability improvements by participating in on-call rotations and incident retrospectives.
  • Lead technical reviews and ensure designs are secure by default and supportable for long-term operations.
  • Improve engineering practices by enhancing continuous integration and test automation across multiple teams.
  • Mentor engineers to set expectations for operational excellence, observability, and proactive service ownership.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of full-stack software development experience
  • Expertise in Java, Python, Go, or JavaScript
  • Experience owning production services end-to-end in a builder-operator model
  • Strong product development experience with REST APIs and multi-tenant services
  • Proven technical leadership in delivering multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for diverse stakeholders
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Market check

Salary context

This $96,800–$251,600 range sits above 45% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$133,000–$224,850

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$146,500–$214,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Oracle

Oracle Corporation is a leading multinational technology company specializing in database software, cloud computing, and enterprise software.

Oracle currently has 251 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $97,500–$199,500 across 193 roles with salary data.

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