Oracle · 15 hours ago
PhD Software Engineer - Database Technologies
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry Level
$79K/yr - $178K/yrOracle is the world’s leading provider of business software, and they are seeking a PhD Software Engineer for their Database Technologies team. The role involves full stack development of databases and working on advanced technologies to enhance data management solutions for various industries.
Data GovernanceData ManagementEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
The Database Engineering Team is responsible for full stack development of a family of databases including Oracle NoSQL Database, Oracle Times-Ten In-Memory Database, and the industry-leading Oracle Database itself
This is a systems-focused group that works on areas such as distributed databases, substantial scalability, high availability, security, analytics, data warehousing, automatic parallelization, networking, replication, distributed caching, transaction engines, data engines, SQL execution, query optimization, and language design
The team develops in-database machine-learning and AI algorithms both to help our customers improve their business, and to make our own products autonomous
In addition, this group is also responsible for working on Oracle Engineered Systems which provide utmost performance and availability using technologies such as Persistent Memory and RDMA
Qualification
Required
Completed a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent science/engineering field between by August 2026
Are strongly proficient (i.e., able to complete coding projects with no assistance) in the following programming languages: C, C++ and Java
Have the ability to implement sophisticated algorithms and data structures in very complex systems with the highest quality
Have completed coursework, projects, internships, and or research three or more of the following Systems Programming related areas: Computer Architecture / Software Architecture, Distributed Systems, Database Systems / Database Internals (Storage Engine), Multithreaded/Multicore programming/Concurrent programming, Parallel Programming, Operating Systems Concepts, AI, ML
Have completed at least one internship, research assistantship, teaching assistantship, or equivalent practical experience working with the relevant technical areas noted above
Reside in the United States and/or attend a university in the US
Able to obtain work authorization in the US in 2026
Preferred
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Benefits
Flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options
Volunteer programs
Company
Oracle
Oracle is an integrated cloud application and platform services that sells a range of enterprise information technology solutions.
Founded in 1977
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$25.75BKey Investors
HSBC,JPMorgan Chase & Co.Sequoia Capital
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $18B
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