Principal Software Developer - OCI Networking

Oracle•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Description At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), our diverse team of fellow creators and inventors are building the future of the cloud for Enterprises. We act with the speed and attitude of a start-up, with the scale and customer-focus of the leading enterprise software company in the world. Our networking teams power the secure and performant connectivity that underpins hyper-scale, multi- tenant services across 30+ global regions. We build the platforms and services that enable OCI’s customers to design, create, scale, and operate complex networks efficiently. At OCI, our values drive excellence—equity, inclusion, respect, innovation, and continuous learning—creating a dynamic, flexible environment where your contributions are recognized and you’re empowered to grow and advance. Today, we’re seeking talented engineers to help build the next generation of network infrastructure as we accelerate into this next phase of growth. Join us to make true impact while developing your skills and career. Responsibilities Responsibilities As a Principal Software Engineer (IC4) on the Networking team, you will work with talented peers to design and develop robust, scalable, and secure cloud networking services. You will build core control plane and data plane components, participate in automation and orchestration efforts, and ensure OCI networks continue to meet the evolving demands of top-tier enterprises.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
6+ years’ experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend, distributed systems or networking.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java, Python, C, C++, or Go.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, VPN, firewalls).
Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cloud computing and network infrastructure (e.g., OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience developing service-oriented systems, REST.
Experience developing network automation or device management solutions.
Experience with Jira, Confluence, or BitBucket
Knowledge of Scrum and Agile Methodologies

Responsibilities

As a Principal Software Engineer (IC4) on the Networking team, you will work with talented peers to design and develop robust, scalable, and secure cloud networking services.
You will build core control plane and data plane components, participate in automation and orchestration efforts, and ensure OCI networks continue to meet the evolving demands of top-tier enterprises.

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