Principal Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure - Nashville

Oracle is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for its Core Infrastructure team in Nashville, TN. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of foundational distributed systems that support Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Your daily tasks will include optimizing high-throughput data paths, ensuring systems are fault-tolerant, and establishing performance metrics and monitoring systems. You will also be involved in diagnosing production incidents and mentoring other engineers in operational best practices. The position requires expertise in distributed systems, including knowledge of scalability, durability, and availability requirements. Familiarity with concepts such as load shedding, throttling, and fault-injection testing is essential. The role is office-based, necessitating onsite presence in Nashville, and may offer relocation assistance in line with Oracle's policies. This position is suitable for experienced engineers who are adept at handling complex systems and are looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic cloud environment.