Senior Principal Software Engineer - Cloud ...

Job Description Senior Principal Member of Technical Staff, OCI Storage Join Oracle's Cloud Infrastructure team and be at the forefront of delivering high-performance, fault-tolerant solutions designed for the most demanding mission-critical applications. We are building a state-of-the-art Infrastructure-as-a-Service platform that functions at cloud scale, offering a secure and distributed multi-tenant cloud environment. We are seeking passionate hands-on engineers who excel at solving complex issues in distributed systems, virtualized infrastructure, and high-availability services. At Oracle, you will have the opportunity to take charge of innovative projects, develop cutting-edge systems from the ground up, and manage services at scale, greatly impacting both the technical landscape and our customers' businesses. Responsibilities As a Senior Principal Member of Technical Staff, you will collaborate with senior architects and product management to shape the requirements for OCI's forthcoming AI/ML storage infrastructure services. Your extensive experience with Lustre parallel filesystems in large-scale Linux environments is critical. Ideally, you have in-depth knowledge of the Lustre architecture and codebase and have actively contributed improvements to the Lustre git repository. Familiarity with public cloud offerings is an advantage. You will be expected to play a key role in design and architecture, create proof-of-concepts, and provide mentorship to junior engineers. Your code reviews will be impactful and you will create automated testing frameworks. You should value simplicity and scalability while thriving in a collaborative, agile setting. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in delivering and managing large-scale, highly available distributed systems. Deep understanding of Lustre filesystems in expansive Linux environments, either through coding or system administration. Strong programming skills in C and C++, with Python and/or Java as additional strengths. Familiarity with one or more public cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, GCP, Azure) is advantageous. Experience with high-throughput I/O architectures such as DAOS/SPDK is a significant plus. Knowledge in RMDA and advanced networking technologies (SmartNICs, NVMe/TCP, RoCEv2) is beneficial. Understanding of AI/ML frameworks (Tensorflow/Keras, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, XGBoost, Caffe), MLOps, and Kubernetes is desirable. Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and fundamentals of distributed systems. Proven troubleshooting and performance tuning abilities. A self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Disclaimer: Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only. The hiring range for this position is between $96,800 and $251,600 per annum, potentially including bonus, equity, and compensation deferral opportunities. Oracle offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including access to expert medical opinions. Short and long-term disability coverage. Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance. Supplemental life insurance for employee, spouse, and child. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits. 401(k) savings plan with company matching. Flexible vacation and accrued vacation time based on tenure. 11 paid holidays each year. Paid sick leave, with refresh opportunities each calendar year. Paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Employee stock purchase program. Financial planning services and group legal services. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance. This role will accept applications for a minimum of three calendar days from the posting date or until the position is filled. Career Level - IC5 About Us Oracle is a leader in combining data, infrastructure, and applications to drive innovation across industries, impacting billions of lives. With AI integrated into our products, we help customers realize better futures. We're committed to empowering a diverse workforce with competitive benefits that enhance life quality. We advocate for an inclusive environment where individuals with disabilities are supported throughout the employment process. If you need any assistance or accommodations, please contact us. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2026-03-06