Senior Principal Engineer - Infrastructure R&D

Oracle • Seattle, WA

119d • $96,800 - $251,600

About The Position

You will lead the design and development of software systems focused on building new infrastructure supporting AI workloads from the ground up and optimizing existing infrastructure. You will lead exploratory and pathfinding projects working with some of the best architects in the industry. This role involves defining high-level technical objectives, designing, establishing delivery milestones, and driving the execution of complex software projects. You will serve as the project's technical lead, coordinating the efforts of a small team of engineers, advising, and collaborating with both immediate and senior leadership to ensure alignment with long-term organizational goals and innovation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Substantial experience in greenfield or large-scale systems design.
• Strong expertise in designing distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or platform services.
• Experience in developing software solutions for large enterprise or cloud provider environments.
• Experience with software architecture and design in distributed systems and cloud-native environments.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, Java, or similar.
• Knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, TCP/IP) and technologies (e.g., VPN, DNS, DHCP, MPLS).
• Strong understanding of network security and best practices in software development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of API development and integration in networking contexts.
• Proven ability as a leading individual contributor and team member.
• Excellent judgment in influencing product roadmap direction, features, and priorities.
• Capable of working under limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of software systems for AI workloads.
• Optimize existing infrastructure.
• Define high-level technical objectives.
• Establish delivery milestones.
• Drive execution of complex software projects.
• Serve as the project's technical lead.
• Coordinate efforts of a small team of engineers.
• Advise and collaborate with leadership to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

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 provided to all eligible employees.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon date of hire, refreshes each calendar year.
• 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: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree