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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Developer - **Company:** Oracle - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $114,600.0 - $234,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Distributed Systems, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Programming, Oracle (Applications), Cloud Services, Ansible, Scala (Programming Language), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Web Services, Computer Network Operations, System Availability, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Golang - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us062516655700f056f5270ce679bed783/eaa ## About the Role * 9+ years of experience with systems/application development * 5+ years of experience with distributed systems OR network programming * Proficient at programming in any two out of C/C++, Python, Java, Scala, GO * Proficient with data structures, algorithms, operating systems. * Proficient with VPN/IPSec protocols or experience working on security protocols. * Methodical approach to troubleshoot, large, complex, interconnected systems * Real-world production architectures, scalability, and system design. Cloud computing design patterns * Bachelors in computer science and Engineering or related engineering fields * Change management, continuous integration, and deployment best practices * Demonstrable track record of dealing with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, handling escalations * Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Chef or Ansible with Linux knowledge * Experience in Software development roles running large scale infrastructure, cloud or web services Qualifications: Disclaimer: Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only ## Description The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) team can provide you the opportunity to build and operate a suite of massive scale, integrated cloud services in a broadly distributed, multi-tenant cloud environment. OCI is committed to providing the best in cloud products that meet the needs of our customers who are tackling some of the world's biggest challenges. We offer unique opportunities for smart, hands-on engineers with the expertise and passion to solve difficult problems in distributed highly available services and virtualized infrastructure. At every level, our engineers have a significant technical and business impact designing and building innovative new systems to power our customer's business critical applications. The Customer Cloud Connectivity team is building a high performance, scaled out, and high availability offering that will be the foundation of a modern cloud system. We believe that this team and its mission sits squarely at the center of Oracle's future and that this is an opportunity to rethink the way networking services operate and change the way applications are built. In this role you will lead the design and development of VPN service. We value self-initiated systems engineers who have a passion to learn, build and rollout infrastructure services globally. You will have the opportunity to manage challenges at scale, be part of cloud operations with autonomy to structure your journey. The role is mesh of systems engineering, automation engineering and network operations. 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