Overview

Senior Principal Software Engineer (IC5) role at Oracle in Nashville, TN. Lead the design and development of mission-critical cloud infrastructure and enterprise software solutions. Drive innovation in scalable, high-performance systems while mentoring engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect complex distributed systems for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Lead end-to-end development of large-scale microservices and APIs.
• Optimize performance and scalability of database and storage systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews for best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers to define technical roadmaps.
• Investigate and resolve critical production issues under tight SLAs.
• Prototype and evaluate emerging technologies like AI/ML integration.
• Contribute to open-source projects and Oracle's technical community.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience in cloud or enterprise environments.
• Expertise in Java, Python, or Go with strong CS fundamentals.
• Deep knowledge of distributed systems, networking, and databases (Oracle DB preferred).
• Proven track record leading high-impact projects at tech scale.
• Experience with OCI, AWS, or Azure cloud platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching and employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible PTO and remote/hybrid work options.
• Professional development stipend and tuition reimbursement.