Company Overview

Oracle Corporation is a global leader in enterprise cloud computing, delivering cutting-edge database software, cloud infrastructure, and industry-specific applications that power the world's most complex businesses.

With a commitment to innovation, Oracle serves thousands of customers across industries, helping them harness data and technology to drive growth and efficiency.

Our collaborative culture fosters creativity and empowers employees to solve real-world challenges at scale.

Position Overview

As a Principal Member of Technical Staff in Oracle's Seattle office, you will lead the architecture and development of mission-critical cloud services within our Cloud Infrastructure group.

This senior individual contributor role offers the opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor engineers, and deliver high-impact solutions that support Oracle's global customer base.

You will thrive in a dynamic environment, tackling complex distributed systems challenges while collaborating with top-tier talent to advance Oracle's cloud leadership.

Join us to shape the future of enterprise technology in the heart of Seattle's tech ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, highly available distributed systems for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Lead end-to-end development of core platform features, from prototyping to production deployment.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency at massive scale.
• Drive technical innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and integrating them into product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and stakeholders to define and refine technical requirements.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and establish best practices for software development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues in real-time distributed environments.
• Contribute to open-source projects and represent Oracle in industry forums and conferences.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system designs and APIs.
• Measure and improve key metrics such as latency, throughput, and error rates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on distributed systems or cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, or C++.
• Deep expertise in system design, microservices architecture, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of networking, databases (e.g., Oracle DB, NoSQL), and cloud computing principles.
• Proven track record of delivering high-scale, production-grade systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle ambiguous, complex challenges.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure or comparable public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Background in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Publications, patents, or contributions to open-source projects in distributed systems.
• Familiarity with machine learning operations (MLOps) or big data processing frameworks.
• Advanced knowledge of security best practices in cloud-native environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses with equity grants.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums.
• Generous 401(k) matching and employee stock purchase program.
• Flexible time off, including unlimited PTO and paid parental leave.
• Professional development stipend for conferences, certifications, and training.
• Hybrid work model with modern Seattle office amenities and wellness programs.

About the Team

Our Seattle-based Cloud Infrastructure team is a high-performing group of engineers pushing the boundaries of global-scale cloud services.

We value ownership, innovation, and collaboration, working closely with Oracle's worldwide engineering and product organizations.

Join a supportive environment where your expertise will directly impact millions of users and drive Oracle's cloud dominance.