Principal Software Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate highly scalable distributed services for the OCI Limits platform
• Lead architecture and technical design for major features, services, and platform initiatives
• Drive end-to-end execution from design and development through deployment and operational support
• Partner with OCI service teams to deliver foundational cloud governance and quota management capabilities
• Improve service scalability, resiliency, observability, and operational excellence
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership in system design and troubleshooting
• Participate in on-call rotations and resolve complex production issues in distributed environments

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience designing, building, and operating large-scale distributed systems and cloud services
• Experience developing and operating services on public cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency in Java, Go, Python, C++, or similar modern programming languages
• Deep understanding of distributed systems fundamentals, scalability, and fault tolerance
• Strong understanding of REST API design and multi-tenant service architectures
• Experience with NoSQL systems, storage technologies, and distributed persistence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building infrastructure control plane services or cloud governance platforms
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience with compliance-aware distributed systems operating across multiple geographic regions
• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives across multiple teams

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Flexible Vacation and paid time off
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About the Company

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is redefining the cloud for the world’s largest enterprises. We operate with the agility and innovation of a startup while delivering the scale, security, and reliability expected from one of the world’s leading technology companies.