Principal Software Developer- C/C++ , Java, Distributed System

Job Summary

Oracle is hiring a Principal Software Developer skilled in C/C++, Java and distributed systems to work on the Exadata team in Uptown, Marion County, US. This senior role offers a competitive salary of $160,765 per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high‑performance software for Oracle Exadata Storage Servers and Database Machines.
• Lead architecture decisions for distributed system components, ensuring scalability, reliability and low latency.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, firmware teams and product managers to integrate software with cutting‑edge storage hardware.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews and enforce best‑practice development standards.
• Drive performance tuning, debugging and root‑cause analysis across the full stack.
• Contribute to technical documentation, patents and research publications.

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with deep expertise in C/C++ and Java.
• Proven experience building large‑scale distributed systems and storage solutions.
• Strong understanding of operating systems, networking, concurrency and performance optimization.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Oracle database technologies, Exadata or similar appliance platforms.
• Knowledge of Linux kernel development, virtualization, and cloud‑native architectures.
• Publications or patents in systems engineering or high‑performance computing.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $160,765 per year (fixed). Oracle offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and ongoing professional development.

Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies will I work with in this role?

You will develop and optimize software for Oracle Exadata using C/C++, Java, Linux, and distributed system frameworks.

What education background is required?

A Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or a related field is required.

Is relocation assistance provided?

Oracle offers relocation support for qualified candidates moving to Uptown, Marion County.