Overview

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Senior Principal Software Development Engineer (IC5) to drive innovation in our high-performance cloud platform. Based in Nashville, TN (priority) or Austin, TX, you will lead the design and development of scalable distributed systems powering enterprise-grade cloud services. Join a world-class engineering team shaping the future of cloud computing at massive scale.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement core OCI services handling petabyte-scale data and millions of concurrent users.
• Lead cross-functional teams in designing low-latency, highly available distributed systems.
• Optimize system performance through advanced algorithms and infrastructure innovations.
• Mentor senior engineers and drive technical excellence across engineering pods.
• Collaborate with product management to define and deliver strategic cloud features.
• Conduct deep technical design reviews and ensure production-grade system reliability.
• Champion observability, monitoring, and automated testing practices at scale.
• Contribute to open-source projects and represent OCI in industry technical forums.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software development experience in distributed systems or cloud infrastructure.
• Expertise in Go, Java, C++, or Rust with proven track record of production systems.
• Deep knowledge of distributed systems concepts (consensus, replication, partitioning).
• Experience with cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, gRPC, observability stacks).
• Strong problem-solving skills demonstrated through complex system debugging.
• Track record of technical leadership and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + RSUs + performance bonuses (IC5 compensation band).
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision coverage with low employee premiums.
• 401(k) matching + employee stock purchase program.
• Flexible PTO + 16 weeks parental leave + wellness reimbursement.
• Learning stipend + conference attendance + career development opportunities.