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

Job Summary

Oracle is seeking a Principal Software Developer experienced in C/C++, Java, and distributed systems to join the Exadata Team in Washington, D.C., US. This senior role offers a fixed annual salary of $133,498.25.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high‑performance software for Oracle Exadata Storage Server and Database Machine.
• Lead architecture decisions for distributed system components, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, product managers, and QA teams across the Server Technologies Division.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive best‑practice coding standards.
• Participate in performance tuning, profiling, and debugging of complex, low‑latency systems.
• 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 track record designing and implementing large‑scale distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, networking, storage architectures, and concurrency.
• Experience with performance analysis tools and low‑level debugging.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

• Prior work on database, storage, or high‑performance computing platforms.
• Familiarity with Oracle database technologies and Exadata ecosystem.
• Publications or patents in systems engineering.

Compensation & Benefits

Fixed annual salary: $133,498.25. Oracle provides comprehensive health, retirement, and professional development benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies will I work with in this role?

You will develop and optimize software using C/C++, Java, and low‑level system APIs for Oracle Exadata storage and database platforms.

What education is required?

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

Is relocation assistance provided?

Oracle offers relocation support for qualified candidates moving to Washington, D.C.