Principal Software Engineer, Cloud Performance

OverviewPrincipal Software Engineer, Cloud Performancerole atOracle– Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) delivers mission-critical applications for top tier enterprises around the world.OCI offers hyper-scale, multi-tenant services deployed in more than 50 regions worldwide.This is a greenfield opportunity to design and build new cloud services from the ground up.You will be part of the Cloud Performance Organization, focusing on optimizing the performance of OCI's critical components, internal tools, and applications while fostering a culture of performance engineering.We are expanding our mission beyond traditional public cloud to include dedicated, hybrid and multi-cloud, edge computing, and more.You will enable development teams by driving design of major service components, working with engineering managers and TPMs, and providing direct guidance to more junior team members.You can go from high-level system design and architectural documentation to hands-on prototyping, code reviews, and project bootstrapping.ResponsibilitiesEvaluate the performance of cloud services, identify inefficiencies, and design cost-effective solutions.Analyze and optimize internal tools, processes, and developer workflows to enhance operational efficiency.Benchmark OCI services against competitors and identify performance improvement opportunities.Collaborate with service teams to integrate performance evaluation tools into CI/CD pipelines.Quantify and communicate the financial impact of inefficiencies, linking performance data to business metrics.Develop and implement improvements in shared components, libraries, and runtime configurations (e.g., Java runtime, SDKs, and images).Qualifications5 to 10 years distributed service engineering experience in a software development environmentDevelopment experience in a modern programming language, such as Java, C++, C#Hands-on experience designing, developing, and operating public cloud service control or data planesHands-on experience in software performance profiling, analysis, and optimizationDeep understanding of object-oriented design and SDK development, specifically within a cloud environmentExperience working closely with architects, principals, product, and program managers to deliver product features on time and with high qualityGood knowledge of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems fundamentalsWorking familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP) and standard network architecturesGood understanding of databases, NoSQL systems, storage, and distributed persistence technologiesGood understanding of Linux administration and networking stack configurationDemonstrable technical leadership and mentorship skillsFamiliarity with JVM and benchmarking toolsPreferred QualificationsBS degree in Computer Science or related field (MS preferred)Hands-on experience developing services on a public cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)Experience driving security reviews, documentation, UX reviews, and working with Product Managers from inception through launchBuilding continuous integration/deployment pipelines with robust testing and deployment schedulesProven experience in performance optimization of cloud infrastructure and distributed systemsAbout UsAs 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'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 and 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.If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation, email or call in the United States.Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you have arrest and conviction records, Oracle will consider for employment pursuant to applicable law.#J-18808-Ljbffr