Principal Application Software Engineer

Oracle
Santa Clara, CA, United States
18 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$99,600.0 - $209,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

JavaScript (Programming Language) Software Applications Automation of Tests C++ (Programming Language) Software Quality Computer Programming Databases Computer Engineering Software Debugging Linux Perl (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language)
+12 more
Software Architecture Software Tools Shell Script Software Engineering Solaris (Operating System) SQL Databases Tcl (Programming Language) Test Case Scripting Hardware Testing Information Technology Hardware Infrastructure

Job description

Design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc., What You’ll Do

The Test Engineer position is within the Supply Chain Operations organization and plays a critical role in server production. Test Engineers work at the intersection of hardware and software engineering within a close-knit team. Each engineer is assigned to support a specific product or product line.

In this role, you will:

  • Develop code for test infrastructure and connectivity.
  • Test customer systems.
  • Perform software downloads.
  • Conduct troubleshooting to ensure the highest performance standards for assigned products.
  • Coordinate with various engineering groups to develop and implement test plans.
  • Provide technical support to the production floor.
  • Drive and influence design and process changes for assigned products.

This position offers a rewarding and meaningful opportunity to utilize an exciting blend of both hardware and software skills.

Requirements

As a member of the software engineering division, you will apply basic to intermediate knowledge of software architecture to perform development tasks associated with designing, developing, and debugging software applications or operating systems according to provided specifications. In this role, you will build enhancements within an existing software architecture and occasionally suggest improvements to the architecture.

Duties and tasks are standard with some variation, requiring a solid understanding of roles, processes, and procedures. The candidate will perform moderately complex problem-solving with assistance and guidance in understanding and applying company policies and processes. A BS degree or equivalent experience relevant to the functional area is required, along with 3 years of software engineering or related experience., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in software development.
  • Experience with programming and/or scripting languages such as Python, TCL, SQL, C/C++, JavaScript, Perl, and shell scripting.
  • Experience with Linux/UNIX/Solaris, including system administration.
  • Experience developing automated test software for server systems.
  • Basic understanding of computer architecture and hardware components.
  • Experience with networking and connectivity.
  • Ability to test hardware, perform software downloads and installations, and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
  • Experience writing test cases to verify software quality.
  • Ability to document test procedures, issue resolutions, and test results.
  • Familiarity with the product development life cycle.
  • Experience with databases is a plus, but not required.

Benefits & conditions

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $99,600 to $209,500 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:

  1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
  2. Short term disability and long term disability
  3. Life insurance and AD&D
  4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
  6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
  7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
  8. 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.
  9. 11 paid holidays
  10. 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.
  11. Paid parental leave
  12. Adoption assistance
  13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  14. Financial planning and group legal
  15. 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 the company

Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.

True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that 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.

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