Principal Software Developer

Oracle•Nashville, TN

3d•$114,600 - $234,600•Onsite

About The Position

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) delivers mission-critical applications for leading enterprises worldwide. Our cloud offers hyper-scale, multi-tenant services deployed across more than 50 regions globally. OCI continues to expand beyond traditional public cloud boundaries to support dedicated, hybrid, and multi-cloud solutions, edge computing, and more. At OCI, you’ll play a key technical role in shaping the design and evolution of backend cloud services that operate at a global scale. You’ll work on complex distributed systems, influence technical direction, and contribute to production services used by customers worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to lead by example, solve ambiguous technical problems, and mentor engineers while continuing to deepen your own technical expertise.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and evolution of backend services, APIs, and core server-side systems that support distributed cloud platforms.
Take ownership of complex technical problems, contribute to architectural decisions, and drive scalable, reliable solutions within and across teams.
Work on large initiatives, guide design discussions, review and influence technical designs, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure high-quality delivery.
Proactively identify opportunities for architectural improvement, system optimization, and operational excellence, while mentoring and supporting other engineers.