Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Development EngineerAs a Principal Software Development Engineer, you will:Design, develop, and maintain production software supporting OCI network deployment and lifecycle management.Build and evolve engineering platforms, APIs, automation services, and operational systems that enable OCI's global network infrastructure.Own software solutions throughout their lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to deployment, operations, and continuous improvement.Develop scalable automation using modern programming languages and software engineering practices.Partner with Network Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, and Network Automation teams to transform operational challenges into scalable software solutions.Design and implement resilient, observable, and highly available platform services.Improve platform reliability, scalability, performance, and operational efficiency.Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, deployment workflows, and release processes.Troubleshoot production software, infrastructure, and networking issues across distributed systems.Lead technical design discussions and contribute to the long-term architecture of NRB engineering platforms.Develop technical documentation, engineering standards, runbooks, and operational best practices.Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software development, testing, debugging, documentation, and operational workflows while applying sound engineering judgment and validating all outputs.Mentor engineers through technical leadership, code reviews, and engineering best practices.Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify operations through software and automation.What We're Looking ForWe're looking for engineers who enjoy building software that powers infrastructure. Successful candidates are comfortable working across software engineering, systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, and networking. They thrive on building reliable platforms, automating complex operational workflows, and owning services throughout their lifecycle. They are curious, collaborative, and passionate about solving challenging infrastructure problems through software.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.Strong software engineering experience in Python, Java, Go, or Rust.Experience designing scalable APIs, distributed systems, and service-oriented architectures.Design software architectures that emphasize modularity, extensibility, maintainability, and long-term operational sustainability.Experience building and operating production engineering platforms.Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software development practices.Experience supporting Linux-based production environments.Experience designing highly available, resilient, and observable systems.Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as Oracle AI, GitHub Copilot, Codex, or similar technologies to improve software development, automation, documentation, and engineering productivity.Infrastructure Engineering and NetworkingStrong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, and DHCP.Experience with hyperscale cloud, data center, or service provider networking environments.Familiarity with Ethernet switching platforms, network fabrics, optical networking, and large-scale infrastructure deployments.Experience with network automation technologies such as YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF, gNMI, or similar frameworks.Understanding of infrastructure observability, telemetry, monitoring, and operational analytics.Preferred ExperienceBuilding and operating hyperscale cloud infrastructure.Developing software for infrastructure automation, platform engineering, or developer platforms.Experience designing workflow orchestration systems, distributed state machines, or long-running infrastructure automation.Supporting AI or GPU data center deployments.Designing and maintaining engineering platforms used by large operational organizations.Root cause analysis and production incident response.Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management.Vendor collaboration and platform integration.Driving engineering excellence through automation and continuous improvement.Work EnvironmentThis role is primarily focused on software development and platform engineering while working closely with Network Engineering teams. Engineers may occasionally travel to OCI data centers to support deployments, validate platform capabilities, troubleshoot production issues, and gain firsthand understanding of the infrastructure their software supports.Why Join NRB?The Network Region Build team enables Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's global expansion by building the platforms, automation, and engineering systems that power OCI Regions and AI data centers around the world.As a Principal Software Development Engineer, you will help define the future of infrastructure engineering by building software that automates and scales one of the world's largest cloud networks. Your work will directly influence how OCI deploys, operates, and expands the infrastructure powering next-generation AI workloads while collaborating with world-class engineers solving some of the industry's most complex distributed systems and networking challenges.Career Level - IC4Required SkillsBorder Gateway Protocol RoutingDistributor Management SystemsJavaNetwork InterfacesNetwork ManagementNetworking FundamentalsOCI - DNSPythonREST APIsTCP/IP ProtocolAbout UsOnly Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io in the United States.Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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