Overview

Oracle is seeking a Sr Principal Software Developer to drive innovation in our Distributed Database Systems in Redwood City, CA. You will architect and optimize high-performance, scalable database solutions that power enterprise applications worldwide. Join a world-class team tackling complex challenges in data management and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core components of distributed database systems for high availability and scalability.
• Optimize query execution engines and storage layers for extreme performance under massive workloads.
• Lead development of fault-tolerant replication and sharding mechanisms across global data centers.
• Collaborate with product managers to define and deliver next-generation database features.
• Conduct performance profiling, benchmarking, and tuning of distributed systems.
• Mentor junior developers and drive technical excellence across engineering teams.
• Investigate and resolve complex production issues in petabyte-scale deployments.
• Contribute to open-source projects and represent Oracle in industry standards bodies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in software development with focus on database systems or distributed systems.
• Deep expertise in C++, Java, or Rust for high-performance systems programming.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems concepts (consensus, CAP theorem, Paxos/Raft).
• Proven track record building and scaling production database systems.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (OCI, AWS, GCP) and container orchestration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle production-scale challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity in a market-leading technology company.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) matching and employee stock purchase program.
• Flexible PTO and remote/hybrid work options.
• Professional development stipend and conference attendance budget.