Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer

Oracle; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 96,800 - 306,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Oracle is hiring a Lead Principal Software Engineer to develop scalable software solutions at their Austin office. You will oversee design, development, and operations while mentoring teams to uphold architectural integrity and deliver high-quality products.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in cloud technologies, coding, and has a strong understanding of infrastructure. A focus on continuous learning and excellence is paramount in this dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of total experience in software development.
• Experience working on large-scale, highly distributed services infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving approach and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable software solutions.
• Mentor and guide teams within the organization.
• Architect broad systems interactions and ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Java

GoLang

C#

Cloud Technologies

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or relevant technical field

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Job Description

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is developing a region build service to drive region build automation to the next level. This role will lead the design and development of scalable software solutions while mentoring and guiding teams. Leverage expertise in system architecture, cloud technologies, and software design to drive innovation and ensure performance, security, and maintainability. Define best practices, establish coding standards, and troubleshoot complex challenges. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align technology with business goals while fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

Responsibilities

At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we build the future of the cloud for enterprises as a diverse team of fellow creators and inventors. We act with the speed and attitude of a start‑up, with the scale and customer‑focus of the leading enterprise software company in the world. Values are OCI’s foundation and how we deliver excellence. We strive for equity, inclusion, and respect for all. We are committed to the greater good in our products and our actions. We are constantly learning and taking opportunities to grow our careers and ourselves. We challenge each other to stretch beyond our past to build our future. You are the builder here. You will be part of a team of really smart, motivated, and diverse people and given the autonomy and support to do your best work. It is a dynamic and flexible workplace where you’ll belong and be encouraged. As a Lead Principal Software Engineer, you will work with teams of software engineers responsible for the software design, development, and operations for our new and existing products. You should be able to architect broad systems interactions, be hands‑on, be able to dive deep into any part of the stack and have a good sense of cloud infrastructure and networking knowledge. You should value simplicity and impact, work comfortably in a collaborative, agile environment, and be excited to learn. Our lead principal‑level developers are also the people who can work independently and provide technical leadership to the broader organization. You should have experience developing and operating high‑scale services, and an understanding of how to make these cloud‑scale services resilient. The ideal candidate will be technically strong and productive; someone who knows how to balance speed and quality with iterative and incremental improvements. You understand operational excellence and know‑how to infuse a culture of being proactive within your team. You recommend and justify major changes to new and existing products and establish consensus with data‑driven approaches.

Basic Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or relevant technical field involving coding or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of total experience in software development
• Demonstrated ability to write great code using Java, GoLang, C#, or similar OO languages
• Proven ability to deliver products and experience with the full software development lifecycle
• Experience working on large‑scale, highly distributed services infrastructure
• Experience working in an operational environment with mission‑critical tier‑one livesite servicing
• Systematic problem‑solving approach, strong communication skills, a sense of ownership, and drive
• Experience designing architectures that demonstrate deep technical depth in one area, or span many products, to enable high availability, scalability, market‑leading features and flexibility to meet future business demands

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as technical lead on a large scale cloud service
• Hands‑on experience developing and maintaining services on a public cloud platform (e.g., OCI, AWS, Azure)
• Experience working on Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) languages, preferably Terraform
• Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL)
• Strong knowledge of Computer Networking (OSI layers, HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP, Routers, Gateways, Subnets, etc.)
• Knowledge of Linux internals, Linux/Unix troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with host virtualization technologies (KVM, Containers, Docker, etc.)
• Able to effectively communicate technical ideas verbally and in writing (technical proposals, design specs, architecture diagrams and presentations)
• Experience with hiring, mentorship and raising the talent bar across the organization

Disclaimer

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Salary and Benefits

US: Hiring Range in USD from $96,800 – $306,400 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&DD
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non‑overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

Career Level – IC5

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