Sr Principal Software Developer

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redwood City, CA
Salary: $96,800–$251,600 / yr
Posted: 50 days ago

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TL;DR · Sr Principal Software Developer

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As a Sr Principal Software Developer in the database software engineering division, you will lead the development of parallel and distributed query execution for Oracle’s autonomous and on-premise databases. Your day-to-day responsibilities include spearheading mid-to-large sized projects involving traditional RDBMS, vector search, AI, data lakes, and autonomous computing, while also creating performance benchmarks and collaborating with the performance engineering team to identify and resolve bottlenecks. You will leverage C++ and SQL in a Linux environment, contributing to the design and architecture of scalable database systems that support Oracle’s cutting-edge technologies. This role requires expertise in software development, technical leadership, and experience in establishing best practices for complex database management solutions.

Skills

Oracle C++ SQL Linux Software Architecture Software Design Database Management AI Vector Search Data Lake Autonomous Computing Performance Benchmarking CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and develop software for parallel and distributed query processing in databases.
Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in database systems, including performance bottlenecks.
Spearhead development of mid-to-large sized projects in traditional RDBMS and new areas like AI.
Create performance benchmarks to evaluate system efficiency and scalability.
Use AI models to streamline processes and improve developer productivity.
Collaborate with the performance engineering team to optimize software performance.

What we're looking for

6+ years of professional software development experience in database systems
Expertise in C++, database management, and Linux software
Experience with parallel and distributed query processing
Ability to lead the development of mid-to-large sized projects
Knowledge in vector search, AI, data lakes, and autonomous computing
Skills in creating performance benchmarks and addressing bottlenecks

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