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Lead Principal Data Systems Software Engineer

Oracle

On-site
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Senior
Principal
10+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 29m ago

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Job description

Oracle is hiring a Lead Principal Data Systems Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Pleasanton, CA role. Apply directly on Oracle's careers page below.

Lead Principal Data Systems Software Engineer

Location: Pleasanton, CA, United States

Serves as domain expert shaping product architecture and velocity. Defines scalable patterns for microservices, data modeling (including spatial/graph), and performance engineering across multiple product areas. Applies in-database analytics and machine learning to differentiate value and reduce latency. Sets service-level objectives and enforces them via testing and observability. Leads post-release analyses to connect features to revenue, adoption, and retention outcomes; guides technical strategy with product leadership.

Solve complex problems related to infrastructure cloud services and build automation to prevent problem recurrence. Design, develop, and deploy software to improve the availability, scalability, and efficiency of Oracle products and services. Design and develop designs, architectures, standards, and methods for large-scale distributed systems. Facilitate service capacity planning and demand forecasting, software performance analysis, and system tuning.

Oracle Exadata Database team is building a new cloud native, Autonomous, multi-tenant, database optimized, smart storage cloud service. This service is expected to scale across thousands of tenants. It is based on the successful Exadata platform. This cost effective storage solution is engineered for highest performance and availability to run variety of workloads. We are hiring senior developers for this exciting team to build the service to power Autonomous database offerings in Oracle Cloud and Cloud at customer.

We offer unique opportunities for smart, hands-on engineers with the expertise and passion to solve difficult problems in distributed highly available services and virtualized infrastructure. As part of the Oracle Database Exadata team, you will be continually challenged and have an opportunity to contribute. The role provides a mixture of production ownership and development. You will solve challenging technical problems, identify improvements and work on implementing your recommendations. 

Required Qualifications

10+ years of hands on experience in software development, including design, implementation, debugging, and support, building distributed, scalable system software and/or Services preferably in the cloud

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • Proficient with programming languages Java/Python; and scripting languages (Shell, Perl and Python)
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems and web services technology
  • Experienced in crafting, building and debugging large scale distributed systems
  • Strong at applying data structures, algorithms, and object oriented design, to solve challenging problems
  • Track record of building and delivering mission critical, 24x7 production software systems 
  • Familiar with micro-services based software architecture and the evolving tools in the space like nomad/k8s
  • Experience with container run time (Docker, LXC/LXD)
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing and operations
  • Strong desire to build, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
  • Systematic problem solving approach, combined with a strong sense of ownership and drive.
  • Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior management to collect requirements, describe software product features, product strategy and influence outcomes in technical decision-making
  • Solid understanding of performance and efficiency with a strong customer focus
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor other software developers in all aspects of their engineering skillsets
  • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

About Us

Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.

True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

Looking for a senior software developer ready for new challenges in the areas of database cloud with these skills : Java, Python, SQL. Expertise in cloud technologies, security and RESTful API.

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Lead Principal Data Systems Software Engineer at Oracle?

The required skills for Lead Principal Data Systems Software Engineer at Oracle include: Java, Python, SQL, Shell, Perl, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, REST, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing.

What is the seniority level for Lead Principal Data Systems Software Engineer at Oracle?

Lead Principal Data Systems Software Engineer at Oracle is a Senior / Principal level position.

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