Principal Software Developer 4

Oracle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 114,600 - 234,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a systems engineer in Seattle to support their Ksplice technology, aimed at patching systems with zero downtime. The role involves developing best practices and enhancing existing systems while interacting with various technologies.

Ideal candidates will have expertise in C/C++ and Python, with a strong focus on security and software development practices. The compensation range is competitive, along with comprehensive benefits and employee programs.

Qualifications

• Experience with software development best practices including TDD.
• Expert level knowledge in C/C++ and strong experience with Python.
• Understanding of security issues and defenses in compiled languages.

Responsibilities

• Help patch more of the system and support new releases.
• Improve workflow effectively with the existing team.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

Software development best practices (TDD)

Understanding of security issues in compiled languages

Linux/UNIX kernel development

Test automation

Problem solving and debugging skills

Job description

Overview

Ksplice is a leading technology that allows administrators to patch the kernel on the fly with zero downtime and zero disruption. It is part of Oracle’s Linux and Virtualization group and powers some of the company’s biggest systems, from massive databases to cloud services. We are looking for a systems engineer to help patch more of the system, support new releases, and improve our workflow.

Responsibilities

• Skilled with software development best practices including TDD
• Expert level C/C++ programming
• Understanding of security issues and defenses in compiled languages
• Strong experience with Python
• Experience developing the Linux/UNIX kernel
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
• Test automation

Qualifications

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

Compensation and Benefits

US: Hiring range $114,600 – $234,600 per year, with potential for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; life insurance and AD&D; supplemental life insurance; healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts; pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits; 401(k) savings and investment plan with company match; paid time off; paid holidays; paid sick leave; paid parental leave; adoption assistance; employee stock purchase plan; financial planning and group legal services; voluntary benefits such as auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.