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

Oracle is hiring a Principal Software Developer specializing in C/C++, Java and Distributed Systems for its Exadata team in Boise, Ada County, US. This senior role offers a fixed annual salary of $129,330.49.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of Exadata Storage Server and Database Machine software components.
• Architect scalable, high‑performance distributed systems using C/C++ and Java.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware and QA teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor senior engineers and drive best‑practice coding standards.
• Conduct performance analysis, profiling, and tuning for mission‑critical workloads.
• Participate in code reviews, technical spec creation, and roadmap planning.

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, and concurrency.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with database technologies, especially Oracle Database.
• Background in hardware‑accelerated computing or storage appliances.
• Publications or patents in systems engineering.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $129,330.49 per year (fixed). Oracle provides comprehensive health, retirement, and professional development benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies will I work with in this role?

You will primarily use C/C++, Java, and distributed systems frameworks to develop Exadata storage and database software.

What education level is required?

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

Is the salary negotiable?

The position offers a fixed annual salary of $129,330.49 as listed.