Senior Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure (C++)

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
Location: Seattle, WASanta Clara, CA
Salary: $79,200–$209,500 / yr
Posted: 57 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure (C++)

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The Senior Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure (C++) joins the Block Storage Data plane team to own the software design and development for core components and features on the I/O path of the Block Storage Service. This role involves building and maintaining large-scale, highly available distributed systems and backend services within a virtualized storage infrastructure. The engineer will work on the data plane stack, focusing on low-level systems, distributed persistence technologies, and multi-tenant data management. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C++, Python, and scripting languages, alongside a deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, multi-threading, and operating systems. Candidates must also possess knowledge of networking protocols like TCP/IP and HTTP to solve complex problems in scaling services for enterprise-class storage workloads.

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Skills

C++ Python Distributed Systems Block Storage Data Structures Algorithms Multi-threading I/O Paths Operating Systems TCP/IP HTTP Agile Performance Tuning

What you'll do

Own the software design and development for core components on the Block Storage Service I/O path.
Develop high-performance backend services using C++ and scripting languages like Python.
Design and implement large-scale, highly available distributed systems and infrastructure.
Solve complex problems related to multi-tenant, virtualized storage infrastructure and data management.
Perform deep-dive troubleshooting and performance tuning for low-level system components.
Manage the development of features for the Block Storage Data plane stack.
Design broad distributed system interactions while maintaining simplicity and scalability.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience delivering large scale, highly available distributed systems and backend services.
Extensive experience developing clean code in C++ and scripting languages like Python.
Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, multi-threading, I/O paths, operating systems, and distributed systems fundamentals.
Strong understanding of block storage systems and distributed persistence technologies.
Working familiarity with networking protocols such as TCP/IP and HTTP, and standard network architectures.
Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
Experience building multi-tenant, virtualized storage infrastructure and data management.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

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