Principal Software Developer

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure PositionThis position is based in Nashville, TN and is an on-site role. Remote work is not available. Applicants must be able to work from the Nashville office.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.As a Principal Software Developer, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of backend services, APIs, and core server-side systems that support distributed cloud platforms. You will take ownership of complex technical problems, contribute to architectural decisions, and drive scalable, reliable solutions within and across teams.You will work on large initiatives, guide design discussions, review and influence technical designs, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ensure high-quality delivery. You will proactively identify opportunities for architectural improvement, system optimization, and operational excellence, while mentoring and supporting other engineers.This role requires strong technical judgment, deep understanding of distributed systems, and the ability to balance near-term delivery with long-term architectural health.This position is office-based and requires onsite presence at one of the following Oracle office locations: Austin, TX; Nashville, TN; Santa Clara, CA; Seattle, WA; or Redwood Shores, CA. Relocation assistance may be available in accordance with Oracle's relocation policies.Qualifications7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with demonstrated impact on backend or platform systemsBS or MS degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceStrong experience designing and building highly available, scalable distributed systemsDeep understanding of distributed system fundamentals, object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithmsProficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, C#, Go, or similarExperience leading or influencing technical design and architecture decisionsStrong problem-solving skills, ability to operate in ambiguous environments, and a high sense of ownershipExperience with microservice architectures, service reliability, and production operationsDemonstrated ability to mentor engineers and raise overall technical quality