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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Application Software Engineer - **Company:** Oracle - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,600.0 - $209,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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), 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 - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0DF3254F54A0489A8081BA8C7B589B71/job/ ## About the Role 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. ## 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. 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