Principal Software Developer

$94,200 - $223,500/Yr

Oracle - Boston, MA

Full-time - Principal

Boston, MA

Publishing Industries

About the position

As a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle, you will lead software design, development, and operations for both new and existing products. This role requires a strong technical background, the ability to architect complex systems, and a hands-on approach to software engineering. You will provide technical leadership, work independently, and ensure the resilience of cloud-scale services while fostering a culture of operational excellence within your team.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop software for tasks associated with the development, design, and debugging of software applications or operating systems.
• Take an active role in the definition and evolution of standard practices and procedures within the software engineering division.
• Architect broad systems interactions and dive deep into any part of the stack.
• Deliver high-scale services and ensure their operational excellence.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or relevant technical field involving coding or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ 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 enable high availability, scalability, and flexibility.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as technical lead on a large scale cloud service.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining services on a public cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, Oracle).
• 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 and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with host virtualization technologies (KVM, Containers, Docker, etc.).
• Experience with hiring, mentorship, and raising the talent bar across the organization.

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.
• Flexible Vacation and paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon date of hire, refreshing each calendar year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal services.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.