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Oracle is hiring a Principal Software Developer — a full-time, based in Austin, TX role. Apply directly on Oracle's careers page below.
Principal Software Developer
Location: Austin, TX, United States
Location Requirement: This position is based in Nashville, TN and is an on-site role. Remote work is not available. Applicants must be able to work from the Nashville office.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) delivers mission-critical applications for leading enterprises worldwide. Our cloud offers hyper-scale, multi-tenant services deployed across more than 50 regions globally. OCI continues to expand beyond traditional public cloud boundaries to support dedicated, hybrid, and multi-cloud solutions, edge computing, and more.
Why Join?
At OCI, you’ll play a key technical role in shaping the design and evolution of backend cloud services that operate at a global scale. You’ll work on complex distributed systems, influence technical direction, and contribute to production services used by customers worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to lead by example, solve ambiguous technical problems, and mentor engineers while continuing to deepen your own technical expertise.
Responsibilities
As a Principal Software Developer, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of backend services, APIs, and core server-side systems that support distributed cloud platforms. You will take ownership of complex technical problems, contribute to architectural decisions, and drive scalable, reliable solutions within and across teams.
You will work on large initiatives, guide design discussions, review and influence technical designs, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure high-quality delivery. You will proactively identify opportunities for architectural improvement, system optimization, and operational excellence, while mentoring and supporting other engineers.
This role requires strong technical judgment, deep understanding of distributed systems, and the ability to balance near-term delivery with long-term architectural health.
Position Location
This position is office-based and requires onsite presence at one of the following Oracle office locations: Austin, TX; Nashville, TN; Santa Clara, CA; Seattle, WA; or Redwood Shores, CA. Relocation assistance may be available in accordance with Oracle’s relocation policies.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with demonstrated impact on backend or platform systems
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Strong experience designing and building highly available, scalable distributed systems
- Deep understanding of distributed system fundamentals, object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms
- Proficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, C#, Go, or similar
- Experience leading or influencing technical design and architecture decisions
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to operate in ambiguous environments, and a high sense of ownership
- Experience with microservice architectures, service reliability, and production operations
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and raise overall technical quality
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.
Location Requirement: This position is based in Nashville, TN and is an on-site role. Remote work is not available. Applicants must be able to work from the Nashville office. As a Principal Software Developer, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of backend services, APIs, and core server-side systems that support distributed cloud platforms. You will take ownership of complex technical problems, contribute to architectural decisions, and drive scalable, reliable solutions within and across teams.Get Software Engineer jobs like this→
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Principal Software Developer at Oracle?
The required skills for Principal Software Developer at Oracle include: Java, C++, C#, Go, Microservices.
What is the seniority level for Principal Software Developer at Oracle?
Principal Software Developer at Oracle is a Principal level position.
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