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Sr Principal Software Developer

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Redwood City, CA, United States

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• Job Identification
  323541
• Job Category
  Product Development
• Posting Date
  04/16/2026, 12:40 PM
• Role
  Individual Contributor
• Job Type
  Regular Employee
• Does this position require a security clearance?
  No
• Years
  6 to 10+ years
• Additional Info
  Visa / work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
• Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages
  English

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Job Description

Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for databases, specifically in parallel and distributed query processing. 

As a member of the database software engineering division, you will take an active role in the definition, execution, and evolution of parallel & distributed query execution, a backbone of Oracle autonomous and on-premise database system. You will perform professional software development tasks working closely with other development teams, spearheading development of mid-to-large sized projects in traditional RDBMS as well as new areas like vector search, AI, data lake, and autonomous computing. In addition, you will be responsible for creating performance benchmarks both micro as well as scale-out performance and work with performance engineering team to find the performance bottle-necks and address them. Another focus area would be to use AI models to streamline/improve processes and to improve developer productivity. 

Provide leadership and expertise in the development of new products/services/processes, frequently operating at the leading edge of technology. Recommends and justifies major changes to existing products/services/processes. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 8 or more years of software engineering or related experience.

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Responsibilities

As a member of the database software engineering division, you will take an active role in the definition, execution, and evolution of parallel & distributed query execution, a backbone of Oracle autonomous and on-premise database system. You will perform professional software development tasks working closely with other development teams, spearheading development of mid-to-large sized projects in traditional RDBMS as well as new areas like vector search, AI, data lake, and autonomous computing. In addition, you will be responsible for creating performance benchmarks both micro as well as scale-out performance and work with performance engineering team to find the performance bottle-necks and address them. Another focus area would be to use AI models to streamline/improve processes and to improve developer productivity.

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Qualifications

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $96,800 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC5

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Required Skills

• C++ Programming Language
• Database Management Software
• Establishing Best Practices
• Linux Software
• SQL Software Development
• Software Architecture
• Software Design
• Software Engineering
• Technical Leadership

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About Us

Only 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

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