Principal Member of Technical Staff

Oracle • Irvine, CA

3d

About The Position

Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc. Major focus areas of the solutions maintained by the team include: Develop high-quality software solutions that meet user needs and align with the organization’s business goals. This will involve analyzing requirements, designing robust solutions, writing efficient code, conducting thorough testing, and documentation. Building highly scalable and secure systems capable of functioning across numerous regions in a worldwide cloud footprint. You and your team members will be called upon to solve a wide range of problems to deliver critical customer features. These problems include scaling, security, efficiency, and automation challenges, which require robust architectural decisions and customer-first design. You will build and deliver these solutions, which directly contribute to the success of our customers. An extensive experience in modern coding, application design, cloud architecture, along with the ability to lead and mentor junior developers, while also being a problem-solver and effective communicator, are imperative skills for this role.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, with a strong academic background.
• 6+ years of relevant software development experience, with a focus on backend and data-centric applications.
• Proficient in Python/Ruby, or similar modern object-oriented languages for building robust backend systems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native development on major cloud platforms (OCI, Azure, GCP, AWS) is essential.
• Experience with open-source technologies is a must.
• Proficiency in Oracle Database, PL/SQL, and search technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of data architecture, including database design, data modeling, analytics, metadata management, and data-access controls.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals, including expertise in data structures, algorithms, RESTful services, and microservices architecture.
• Understanding of system design and distributed systems architecture best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud engineering infrastructure and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and a passion for mentoring junior team members.

Nice To Haves

• Oracle APEX experience is a plus.
• Front-end development with modern languages (JavaScript, Angular, React, Vue, Swift) is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of API development and integration, particularly in networking contexts.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the software engineering division, you will take an active role in the definition and evolution of standard practices and procedures.
• You will be responsible for defining and developing software for tasks associated with the development, design, and debugging of software applications or operating systems.
• Participate in the design and implementation of our portfolio of solutions, ensuring they are scalable and secure.
• Collaborate closely with the rest of the team to define and refine the platform's architecture.
• Develop and maintain the backend infrastructure, focusing on data ingestion, storage, processing, and retrieval systems.
• Implement data modeling and database design to support complex data structures and relationships.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and technical excellence.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in cloud-native AI/ML technologies and propose innovative solutions to enhance the platform.
• Translate Oracle product-oriented solutions into open-source equivalents.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal