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

Job Summary

Oracle is hiring a Principal Software Developer specializing in C/C++, Java, and Distributed Systems to work on the Exadata team at its New York State Campus in Albany County, US.

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 and reliability.
• Mentor senior engineers, conduct code reviews, and enforce best coding practices.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and performance teams to integrate software with cutting‑edge server technologies.
• Drive performance testing, profiling, and debugging of complex workloads.
• Contribute to technical documentation and present findings to internal stakeholders.

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.
• Strong background in building and maintaining large‑scale distributed systems.
• Proven experience with performance optimization, low‑level system programming, and multithreading.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently and lead a technical team.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with database internals, storage systems, or hardware‑accelerated computing.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel development and networking stacks.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructures and virtualization technologies.

Compensation

Salary range: $147,057.31 per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies will I work with in this role?

You will develop high‑performance software using C/C++, Java, and work on distributed system architectures for Oracle Exadata.

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 typically offers relocation support for qualified candidates moving to the New York State Campus.