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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Development Engineer - **Company:** Oracle - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States - **Salary:** $114,600.0 - $234,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Ethernet, Github, Home Automation, IPv4, IPv6, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Netconf, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Oracle (Applications), Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Reliability Engineering, Software Tools, Cloud Services, Server Administration, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Software Organization, Network Switches, Scripting, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Computer Network Operations, GitHub Copilot, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, State Machines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Network Support, Operational Systems, Restful APIs, Open Network Automation Platform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, GPT, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-software-development-engineer-ic4-network-region-build-nrb-pittsburgh-pa--42ede663-ac80-4a51-a419-0bda85ef9a4b ## About the Role We're looking for engineers who enjoy building software that powers infrastructure. Successful candidates are comfortable working across software engineering, systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, and networking. They thrive on building reliable platforms, automating complex operational workflows, and owning services throughout their lifecycle. They are curious, collaborative, and passionate about solving challenging infrastructure problems through software., Software Engineering * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. * Strong software engineering experience in Python, Java, Go, or Rust. * Experience designing scalable APIs, distributed systems, and service-oriented architectures. * Design software architectures that emphasize modularity, extensibility, maintainability, and long-term operational sustainability. * Experience building and operating production engineering platforms. * Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software development practices. * Experience supporting Linux-based production environments. * Experience designing highly available, resilient, and observable systems. * Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as Oracle AI, GitHub Copilot, Codex, ChatGPT Enterprise, or similar technologies to improve software development, automation, documentation, and engineering productivity. Infrastructure Engineering and Networking * Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, and DHCP. * Experience with hyperscale cloud, data center, or service provider networking environments. * Familiarity with Ethernet switching platforms, network fabrics, optical networking, and large-scale infrastructure deployments. * Experience with network automation technologies such as YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF, gNMI, or similar frameworks. * Understanding of infrastructure observability, telemetry, monitoring, and operational analytics. Preferred Experience * Building and operating hyperscale cloud infrastructure. * Developing software for infrastructure automation, platform engineering, or developer platforms. * Experience designing workflow orchestration systems, distributed state machines, or long-running infrastructure automation. * Supporting AI or GPU data center deployments. * Designing and maintaining engineering platforms used by large operational organizations. * Root cause analysis and production incident response. * Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management. * Vendor collaboration and platform integration. * Driving engineering excellence through automation and continuous improvement., Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Audio Engineering, Automation, Automation Systems, BGP, Best Practices, Business Operations, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Customer Relations, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Debugging Skills, Dental Insurance, Distributed Computing, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Engineering, Ethernet Switching, Financial Planning, Flexible Spending Accounts, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Git, GitHub, Go Programming Language (Golang), Healthcare, High Availability, Home Automation, IPv4, IPv6, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Infrastructure Software, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Java, Legal, Life Insurance, Linux Operating System, MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Mentoring, NetConf, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Operations Center, Network Support, Network Switching, Occupational Health, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Optical Networking, Oracle, Power Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Support, Production Systems, Programming Languages, Programming Tools, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Scalable System Development, Service-Oriented Architecture (fka Distributed Object Architecture), Software Administration, Software Architecture Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Stock Purchase Plans, Sustainability, Systems Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Telemetry, Test Automation, Test Harness, Test Requirements, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel ## Description * Design, develop, and maintain production software supporting OCI network deployment and lifecycle management. * Build and evolve engineering platforms, APIs, automation services, and operational systems that enable OCI's global network infrastructure. * Own software solutions throughout their lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to deployment, operations, and continuous improvement. * Develop scalable automation using modern programming languages and software engineering practices. * Partner with Network Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, and Network Automation teams to transform operational challenges into scalable software solutions. * Design and implement resilient, observable, and highly available platform services. * Improve platform reliability, scalability, performance, and operational efficiency. * Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, deployment workflows, and release processes. * Troubleshoot production software, infrastructure, and networking issues across distributed systems. * Lead technical design discussions and contribute to the long-term architecture of NRB engineering platforms. * Develop technical documentation, engineering standards, runbooks, and operational best practices. * Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software development, testing, debugging, documentation, and operational workflows while applying sound engineering judgment and validating all outputs. * Mentor engineers through technical leadership, code reviews, and engineering best practices. * Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify operations through software and automation. 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. 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