Senior Principal Software Developer

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $96,800–$251,600 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Software Developer

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As a Senior Principal Software Developer at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), you will join the Technical Strategy Oversight team to lead the design and delivery of next-generation cloud services and platforms. Your role involves architecting high-performance storage and networking solutions, developing container runtimes, and driving the adoption of core data-plane components across OCI’s expansive ecosystem. You will mentor senior engineers, collaborate with executive leadership on long-term strategy, and ensure cross-team alignment for mission-critical projects. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in delivering large-scale cloud services, expertise in Python, Java, Kubernetes, Docker, and DevOps practices, and a proven track record in leading complex technical initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to shape OCI’s strategic direction and influence industry standards while fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Skills

AWS Azure GCP Python Java CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Infrastructure as Code (IaC) PostgreSQL NoSQL DevOps Networking Security Virtualization Terraform Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

What you'll do

Lead the design and delivery of greenfield cloud services at global scale.
Spearhead the development of high-performance storage and networking solutions.
Define standards and drive adoption of core data-plane components across OCI.
Mentor senior engineers and provide technical direction for complex projects.
Collaborate with executive leadership to set long-term strategic goals.
Drive cross-team alignment for mission-critical services and initiatives.

What we're looking for

Over 10 years of experience delivering large-scale distributed cloud services
Expertise in multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and programming languages (Python, Java)
Proficiency in DevOps practices, automation tools, networking, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), security, and virtualization
Strong mentorship skills with proven ability to guide and develop engineering teams
Experience working effectively in complex, rapidly changing software development environments
Comfortable collaborating with geographically distributed teams and driving cross-team processes

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