Company Overview

Oracle Corporation is a global leader in enterprise cloud computing, database software, and emerging technologies, powering thousands of the world's most successful businesses. With Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we deliver industry-leading services that enable customers to modernize applications, innovate with AI, and scale securely across multicloud environments. Join us to shape the future of cloud computing at a company known for innovation and impact.

Position Overview

As a Principal Member of Technical Staff in OCI, you will build the autonomous core of our cloud platform by redesigning runtime and control planes to scale to thousands of regions. This high-impact role offers rare ownership, allowing you to architect systems that handle exabyte-scale workloads with unparalleled efficiency and autonomy. You will drive transformative changes in cloud infrastructure, collaborating with elite engineers to deliver the next generation of OCI's foundational services.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and redesign OCI's cloud runtime and control planes for autonomous operation at thousands of regions scale
• Lead the development of self-healing, distributed systems that optimize resource utilization and fault tolerance
• Design scalable control plane APIs and orchestration layers to manage petabyte-scale data flows
• Prototype and implement innovative runtime engines using Rust, Go, or C++ for ultra-low latency performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and evolve technical roadmaps for OCI's core infrastructure
• Conduct performance modeling, simulations, and chaos engineering to validate designs under extreme loads
• Mentor senior engineers and drive code reviews to maintain world-class code quality and reliability
• Identify and resolve systemic bottlenecks in current cloud architectures through deep technical analysis
• Contribute to open-source projects and internal tools that advance OCI's autonomous capabilities
• Present technical designs and results to executive leadership and influence product strategy

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on distributed systems and cloud infrastructure
• Deep expertise in building high-scale runtime environments, control planes, or orchestration systems
• Proficiency in systems programming languages such as Rust, Go, C++, or Java at an expert level
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, including Kubernetes, service meshes, and serverless paradigms
• Proven track record of designing systems that scale to millions of requests per second or exabyte storage
• Experience with performance optimization, concurrency models, and low-level networking protocols
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to architectural decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to large-scale cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure, or OCI
• Background in autonomous systems, AI/ML ops, or self-optimizing infrastructure
• Familiarity with OCI's architecture or comparable public cloud services
• Publications, patents, or speaking experience in distributed systems conferences
• Expertise in eBPF, WebAssembly, or advanced observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, stock options, and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums
• Generous 401(k) matching and retirement savings plans
• Flexible time off, including unlimited PTO and paid family leave
• Professional development stipend for conferences, certifications, and advanced training
• Hybrid work model with modern Seattle office amenities and remote collaboration tools

About the Team

The OCI Core Infrastructure team is a world-class group of engineers pushing the boundaries of cloud scalability and autonomy. We own the foundational runtime and control planes that power OCI's global footprint, working on greenfield projects with direct impact on millions of users. Join a collaborative, innovative culture where your ideas ship to production and shape Oracle's cloud leadership.