Overview

Are you passionate about system performance and increasing throughput of services? This is your opportunity to showcase your skills as a Principal Software Engineer, Cloud Performance at Oracle in Nashville, TN. Join us to drive innovation in cloud technologies and optimize high-scale systems for maximum efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance optimization initiatives for cloud-based services and infrastructure.
• Design and implement strategies to enhance system throughput and reduce latency.
• Conduct in-depth performance analysis using profiling tools and metrics.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks in distributed systems.
• Develop automated testing frameworks for performance regression and scalability.
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices in performance engineering.
• Work with product teams to define and meet service level objectives (SLOs).
• Contribute to open-source projects and internal tools for performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with focus on performance optimization.
• Expertise in Java, C++, or similar languages for high-performance applications.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in performance profiling tools (e.g., Flame Graphs, Perf, JFR).
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and large-scale data processing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching and employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible remote work options and generous PTO.
• Professional development budget and conference attendance.