Principal Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure

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 creating scalable and fault-tolerant services for data retrieval, storage, and processing, while also defining requirements for system performance and reliability. You will optimize data paths and design systems that can handle updates without downtime, employing techniques such as redundancy and automatic failover. The position requires expertise in distributed systems, including knowledge of load shedding, throttling, and performance testing. You will also establish key performance indicators and monitoring systems to ensure operational readiness. This role is office-based, necessitating onsite presence in Nashville, and may offer relocation assistance. The position is suitable for experienced engineers who are adept at mentoring others and guiding incident recovery processes.