OCI Principal Software Engineer

Job Description Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is searching for exceptional Principal Software Engineers to join our team. Our goal is to make cloud continuous delivery as dependable and invisible as electricity—always on, trusted, and empowering developers to focus on their best work. We’re engineering the CI/CD platform that Oracle developers can rely on: automation that fades into the background, yet delivers reliability and confidence at massive scale. If you thrive on complex problems, bold thinking, and purposefully shaping the backbone of cloud development, join us. Responsibilities What You’ll Do: • Architect, design, and build robust, scalable CI/CD solutions for Oracle Cloud, driving end-to-end ownership from ideation through deployment and operations. • Collaborate with a talented, diverse team—contributing your voice in a culture that values healthy debate, direct feedback, and trust. • Embrace continual improvement by leading features, conducting system retrospectives, and participating in 360° feedback sessions. • Instill DevOps best practices and champion automation, code quality, and reproducibility. • Take bold, data-informed approaches to solve tough problems, balancing experimentation with real-world metrics and user feedback. • Mentor teammates, share knowledge, and help evolve our technical standards, culture, and processes. • Serve as a voice of the developer, advocating for easy, delightful workflows and empathetic solutions that make cloud engineering not just possible, but exceptional. What We’re Looking For: • 8+ years of software engineering experience, including hands-on work with modern CI/CD, developer platforms, OR developer productivity tools. • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Go, Python, Java, TypeScript, or similar). • Experience with cloud infrastructure (OCI, AWS, Azure, or GCP); exposure to Oracle Cloud is a plus. • Strong expertise in containerization (Kubernetes, Docker) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.). • Demonstrated ability to design, build, and operate distributed systems at scale. • Commitment to open and constructive collaboration—values trust, direct feedback, and continuous growth for oneself and the team. • Strong written and verbal communicator; able to present complex ideas and advocate for technical solutions. • Growth mindset, curiosity, and genuine passion for empowering developers and teams. Bonus Experience: • Building or maintaining CI/CD as a service, internal platforms, or large-scale developer-facing systems. • Involvement in open-source DevOps tools or platform communities. Why Join? • Be part of an ambitious team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the day-to-day lives of OCI engineers and the cloud ecosystem. • Collaborate in an environment where continual improvement, healthy debate, and individual voices are celebrated. • Enjoy opportunities for growth, experimentation, and real impact—every engineer’s idea matters here. • Help define the standards of modern developer experience and cloud software delivery at Oracle. #LI-RR2 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 US: Hiring Range in USD from: $96,800 to $223,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion Short term disability and long term disability Life insurance and AD&D Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 11 paid holidays Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. Paid parental leave Adoption assistance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Financial planning and group legal Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC4 About Us As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s challenges. We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs. We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. 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