Job DescriptionAs a Senior Principal Software Engineer in the Foundational Services organisation, you will play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge SaaS capabilities for Oracle's market-leading SaaS products. Our SaaS Engine is a next-generation platform designed to revolutionise SaaS ownership by leveraging advanced technologies like AI, polyglot databases, high-performance computing, and user centric design.Career Level - IC5ResponsibilitiesRole Specific Responsibilities
Architecting the SaaS Engine: Utilize state-of-the-art technologies such as language models, high-performance compute, next-generation UI technology, and cloud-native architecture to build the foundation for Oracle's market-leading SaaS applications.
Driving Innovation: Continuously explore and implement innovative solutions to enhance the SaaS Engine's capabilities, efficiency, and user experience.
Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure the SaaS Engine aligns with business objectives and delivers exceptional value to customers.
Mentoring and Guiding: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Technical Skills:
Cloud Native Principles and Architectures: Expertise in designing scalable and resilient cloud-based solutions.
API-Driven Architecture: Proficiency in creating layered and abstracted designs using APIs.
Design Documentation: Ability to create comprehensive design documentation, including artefacts like sequence diagrams.
Cloud Native Technologies: Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, serverless compute, software-driven networking, and identity and access management.
API Standards: Knowledge of API standards (e.g., OpenAPI, RESTful APIs) and related concepts (e.g., JSON, JSON Schema).
Databases: Experience with multiple database technologies (e.g., Key/Value, Graph, Document, RDBMS).
Programming: Reasonable proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., C, C, Java, Python).
Nice to have:
High-Performance Computing: Familiarity with high-performance computing (e.g., CUDA).
Financial Engineering: Experience in computational finance or related area such as scientific computing
Generative AI: Experience in generative AI, usage of large language models for data summarization and usability enhancement
Soft Skills:
Blueprints and Roadmaps: Ability to curate blueprints and define roadmaps for complex platforms.
Presentation and Articulation: Effective communication skills to present designs to diverse audiences.
Hands-On Approach: Willingness to be involved in practical aspects of the work.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or comparable experience.
At least 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing complex cloud-native architectures. (Will consider candidates with exceptional experience and demonstrated skills even if they have less than 10 years.)
Strong understanding of API design principles and best practices, with demonstrable experience in API design. While not an absolute requirement, candidates with experience contributing to API standards bodies, open-source projects will be highly regarded.
Experience working with various database technologies.
Familiarity with high-performance computing concepts.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Advanced degrees (e.g., Master's, PhD) in a relevant field will be highly regarded.
A passion for learning and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies.
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 onlyUS: Hiring Range: from $96,800 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.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
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