Oracle · 2 hours ago
Principal Software Developer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$97K/yr - $223K/yr
7+ years expOracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, delivering mission-critical applications for enterprises worldwide. The Principal Software Developer will lead the design, development, and evolution of backend services and APIs, contributing to architectural decisions and driving scalable solutions within the organization.
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Responsibilities
As a Principal Software Developer, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of backend services, APIs, and core server-side systems that support distributed cloud platforms
You will take ownership of complex technical problems, contribute to architectural decisions, and drive scalable, reliable solutions within and across teams
You will work on large initiatives, guide design discussions, review and influence technical designs, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure high-quality delivery
You will proactively identify opportunities for architectural improvement, system optimization, and operational excellence, while mentoring and supporting other engineers
This role requires strong technical judgment, deep understanding of distributed systems, and the ability to balance near-term delivery with long-term architectural health
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with demonstrated impact on backend or platform systems
BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Strong experience designing and building highly available, scalable distributed systems
Deep understanding of distributed system fundamentals, object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms
Proficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, C#, Go, or similar
Experience leading or influencing technical design and architecture decisions
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to operate in ambiguous environments, and a high sense of ownership
Experience with microservice architectures, service reliability, and production operations
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and raise overall technical quality
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$25.75BKey Investors
Sequoia Capital
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $18B
2025-02-03Post Ipo Debt· $7.75B
1986-03-12IPO
Leadership Team
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