DescriptionWe're looking for Principal Software Engineers (IC4) with strong experience in distributed systems, high-availability services, and virtualized infrastructure. As part of our growing engineering organization, you'll design and build innovative systems from the ground up, influence cross-team architecture, and mentor others. This is a high-impact role where you'll help shape Oracle's next generation of cloud infrastructure.We're building next-generation distributed systems in the cloud. To succeed in this role, you'll need prior cloud experience (OCI, AWS, Azure, or GCP) and the ability to apply it to complex, large-scale environmentsCandidate Profile8+ years of experience delivering and operating large-scale distributed systemsExpertise in Java, C, or C++, and familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python)Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, operating systems, and systems designSolid knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP) and architecturesHands-on experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL), storage systems, and cloud persistence technologiesDeep familiarity with Linux environmentsProven troubleshooting and performance optimization skillsExperience with virtualization and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plusPreferred SkillsProven track record building resilient cloud services at scaleExperience with cross-cloud or multicloud developmentFamiliarity with CI/CD tools, observability, and secure cloud operationsStrong collaboration skills across remote and distributed teamsIf you're passionate about solving complex infrastructure problems, building global-scale systems, and working with top engineers in the industry—apply now and be part of shaping the future of cloud at Oracle.Location: Dublin, IrelandOnsite Requirement: Minimum 1-3 days per week in the officePlease note that this role is based in Dublin and requires regular onsite presence (at least two days per week). At this time, we are unable to support relocation or immigration sponsorship.We can consider only candidates who already hold a valid work authorization in Ireland, such as Stamp 4, spousal/dependant visa, or other permits that allow full-time employment without sponsorship.#Li-rh1#li-ps1Responsibilities
ResponsibilitiesLead software design and development for major components of OCI infrastructureDefine and evolve engineering practices and technical standardsCollaborate with teams across Oracle to deliver integrated, scalable solutionsDive deep into performance bottlenecks, security, and system designOwn services end-to-end, from architecture to production operationsMentor junior engineers and contribute to team growthSetting up development pipelines and deploying applications into development, test, and production environments. You will develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and work with Kubernetes for container orchestration and scaling of distributed applications.QualificationsCareer Level - IC4