As a Senior Software Engineer on Oracle's Exadata team in Redwood City, CA, you will design and implement critical database and storage IO data paths for the Exadata Database Machine, focusing on innovative offload features like Smart Scan and Storage Index to enhance performance. Your daily tasks include developing fault-tolerant software and parallel algorithms for large-scale distributed systems, all while working on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have expertise in C/C++ and experience with Linux development, along with a background in distributed systems, algorithms design, and parallel programming. This role demands strong problem-solving skills to tackle complex system issues within Oracle's flagship database technology, contributing to the company’s most successful product line by optimizing performance for enterprise data centers and cloud environments.
Skills
C
C++
Java
Rust
Linux
Distributed Systems
Algorithms Design
Parallel Programming
Databases
OCI
Exadata
Smart Scans
Storage Index
Hybrid Columnar Compression
What you'll do
Design and implement the database and Storage IO data path in Oracle Exadata Database Machine.
Develop offload features such as Smart Scan, Storage Index, Columnar Cache for extreme performance.
Implement fault-tolerant software to handle unanticipated failures in distributed systems.
Create parallel algorithms and distributed systems software for large-scale clusters.
Work on multiple concurrent projects within a fast-paced, growing environment.
What we're looking for
6+ years of experience in software development, preferably with a focus on databases or distributed systems
Strong expertise in C/C++ programming language, along with knowledge of Java and Rust
Experience developing software for Linux environments
Background in designing and implementing parallel algorithms and distributed systems
Ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (BS/MS/PhD)
Proficiency in distributed systems, algorithms design, parallel programming, and databases
Market check
Salary context
This
$99,600–$223,400
range sits above
44%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$117,000–$220,250
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$139,400–$196,750
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
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