Lead Principal Cloud Software Architect

Oracle; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings and company match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a Lead Principal Software Engineer in Austin to drive the design and development of scalable software, mentor teams, and shape cloud architecture. You will define best practices, lead major initiatives, and ensure performance and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, deep technical depth, and the ability to operate large-scale services in a cloud-first environment.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Experience writing Java, GoLang, or C#.
• Experience with full SDLC and delivering products.
• Experience with large-scale distributed services.
• Operational experience with mission-critical livesite servicing.
• Strong problem-solving, ownership, and communication skills.
• Architectures enabling high availability and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable software systems.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams.
• Define best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals.
• Provide technical leadership for high-scale services and operations.
• Balance speed and quality with iterative improvements.

Skills

Java

GoLang

C#

OO languages

Leadership

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Docker

Linux

Job description

Oracle is seeking a Lead Principal Software Engineer in Austin to drive the design and development of scalable software, mentor teams, and shape cloud architecture. You will define best practices, lead major initiatives, and ensure performance and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, deep technical depth, and the ability to operate large-scale services in a cloud-first environment.