Oracle · 10 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer, Cloud Performance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$97K/yr - $223K/yr
5+ years expOracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their newly established Cloud Performance Organization. This role focuses on optimizing the performance of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s critical components and internal tools, while also addressing service inefficiencies and improving customer experience.
Data GovernanceData ManagementEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Evaluate the performance of cloud services, identify inefficiencies, and design cost-effective solutions
Analyze and optimize internal tools, processes, and developer workflows to enhance operational efficiency
Benchmark OCI services against competitors and identify performance improvement opportunities
Collaborate with service teams to integrate performance evaluation tools into CI/CD pipelines
Quantify and communicate the financial impact of inefficiencies, linking performance data to business metrics
Develop and implement improvements in shared components, libraries, and runtime configurations (e.g., Java runtime, SDKs, and images)
Qualification
Required
5 to 10 years distributed service engineering experience in a software development environment
Development experience in a modern programming language, such as Java, C++, C#
Hands-on experience designing, developing, and operating public cloud service control or data planes
Hands-on experience in software performance profiling, analysis, and optimization
Deep understanding of object-oriented design and SDK development, specifically within a cloud environment
Experience working closely with architects, principals, product, and program managers to deliver product features on time and with high quality
Good knowledge of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems fundamentals
Working familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP) and standard network architectures
Good understanding of databases, NoSQL systems, storage, and distributed persistence technologies
Good understanding of Linux administration and networking stack configuration
Demonstrable technical leadership and mentorship skills
Familiarity with JVM and benchmarking tools
Preferred
BS degree in Computer Science or related field (MS preferred)
Hands-on experience developing services on a public cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience driving security reviews, documentation, UX reviews, and working with Product Managers from inception through launch
Building continuous integration/deployment pipelines with robust testing and deployment schedules
Proven experience in performance optimization of cloud infrastructure and distributed systems
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
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
Company
Oracle
Oracle is an integrated cloud application and platform services that sells a range of enterprise information technology solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$25.75BKey Investors
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