Lead Principal Software Engineer

Job Description This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Media Services team, where you will tackle complex technical challenges and lead the development of cloud services that enable innovative consumer video applications. Join our high-performing team in creating groundbreaking products that redefine streaming and enhance how content creators connect with their audiences. You will play a vital role in building scalable, real-time systems that facilitate intelligent content delivery and dynamic interactivity—all supported by a robust global infrastructure. Our work environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and centered on collaboration. As a Lead Principal Engineer, you will design and develop cloud services while mentoring a talented group of software developers. We are looking for someone with a solid background in leading the design, development, and operation of enterprise-level cloud services. Experience and knowledge in media services, particularly in video applications, is highly sought after. Your role will demand technical expertise along with strong interpersonal skills. You will guide fellow engineers and collaborate across teams, driving complex technical projects with significant autonomy while setting and maintaining high standards for delivery within the team. Responsibilities Design, implement, validate, and document significant components of a distributed, service-oriented architecture as a recognized technical leader. Your designs will serve as benchmarks in key areas such as availability, scalability, observability, and testability. Lead important projects and enhance the collective capability of the team through active mentorship and coaching of engineering colleagues. Ensure automated and reliable deployment of services from end-to-end, including foundational infrastructure and dependencies. Keep updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices to drive innovation and ensure compliance within the organization. Launch new cloud services and promote operational excellence. Collaborate with architects and technical leads to define, shape, and achieve the team's technical vision. Effectively work across geographically distributed engineering teams. Establish and enforce software development standards, processes, and best practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, with over 5 years of experience in software development using modern programming languages. Experience with Java and/or Go is required. Proven experience in large-scale software development, particularly for cloud services and distributed systems. A relevant background in Video Streaming, Real-Time Communications (WebRTC), or Social Networking is a plus. Previous experience as a lead developer, especially on new or greenfield cloud service projects. Expertise in developing, deploying, and maintaining highly scalable cloud microservices using Kubernetes. A solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (compute, identity, network, storage) and deployment automation tools such as Terraform, Chef, Puppet, or similar. Demonstrable experience building and operating highly available services in a DevOps environment as a technical leader. Experience in collaborating with global teams. A proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership and initiative, ready to contribute where needed to help deliver a new product. Disclaimer: Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates. Salary Range: This position has a hiring range in USD from $96,800 to $223,400 per annum. Eligibility for bonus and equity may apply. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, as well as to reflect Oracle's diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Short-term and long-term disability. Life insurance and AD&D coverage. Health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match. Flexible Vacation and paid holidays. Paid sick leave and parental leave. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Voluntary benefits including auto and homeowner insurance. This position will accept applications for a minimum of three calendar days from the posting date or until filled. About Us Only Oracle combines data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power a wide array of innovations. With AI embedded into our products and services, we empower customers to shape a better future. Join us in a company that leads in AI and cloud solutions impacting billions of lives. We promote inclusivity in our workforce and encourage everyone to contribute, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for community engagement through volunteer programs. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2026-03-10