Software Engineer | Database AI App Dev Platform

Why Oracle Database Technologies, The Role: Advanced Engineering With Exciting Technology

As a Senior Software Engineer (IC3) in Oracle's Database Technologies Division, you won't just be writing features; you'll be building the foundation of a global cloud service. You will work at the intersection of database internals, virtualization, and compiler technology.

Your work will leverage GraalOS (our state-of-the-art in-process virtualization) to create a high-performance runtime for functions, microservices, and AI-driven logic.

• Design & Build: Develop major features for the Oracle Database that enable deep integration of application logic and data management.
• Innovate: Transition research-level concepts in virtualization and systems programming into production-grade cloud services.
• Optimize: Solve "impossible" performance bottlenecks at the low-level intersection of the OS, the hardware, and the database kernel.
• Impact: Your code will run on the enterprise systems that power the world's largest banks, hospitals, and governments.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for "systems people"-engineers who aren't afraid to dive into the kernel, look at assembly, or debug a complex race condition in a distributed system.

• The Experience: You have a solid background as a Software Engineer (mid to senior level). We also highly value MSc or PhD graduates who have focused their research on systems.
• The Toolkit: You have deep knowledge in at least one of these areas:
• Database System Internals
• Operating Systems & Virtualization
• Compiler/Runtime Technology
• Computer Security
• The Passion: You are excited by low-level systems engineering. You care about how memory is managed, how threads are scheduled, and how data moves through a CPU.
• Location: You are either based in or ready to relocate to Zurich, Switzerland, and are eligible for a Swiss work permit.

• Complex Systems: Work with GraalOS and GraalVM-technologies that are literally redefining what's possible in systems engineering.
• Zurich Life: Work from our world-class hub in Zurich, consistently ranked as one of the best cities in the world for quality of life and engineering talent.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We believe that innovation is powered by different perspectives. We are committed to an inclusive environment where engineers of all backgrounds, genders, and identities can do their best work. We don't just value diversity; we need it to solve the problems we're tackling., * Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Structured onboarding and personalized training, including induction.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for optimal work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with modern technology stacks and collaborate with global teams.
• Defined career development pathways, mentorship, and continuous learning programs.
• Inclusive work environment that values diversity and individual contributions.

 Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com.

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