Principal Data Systems Software Engineer

Are you ready to redefine how modern applications are built and executed in the cloud? We’re seeking a Principal Engineer to help shape the future of Graal Cloud Service, a platform that brings high-performance, polyglot runtime capabilities to cloud-native environments.

This is a high-impact role at the intersection of runtime systems, cloud infrastructure, and developer platforms, where your work will directly influence how applications achieve faster startup, lower memory footprint, and superior performance at scale.

In this role, you’ll architect and build next-generation systems leveraging GraalVM, native image compilation, and cloud-native abstractions to deliver seamless, efficient, and secure execution environments. You’ll define technical strategy, drive architectural direction, and partner across teams to bring innovative, production-grade solutions to life.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and design cloud-native runtime platforms built on GraalVM and native image technologies that work with Oracle DB.
• Drive innovation in low-latency execution, serverless runtimes, and high-density multi-tenant systems .
• Lead development of polyglot execution environments supporting Java, JavaScript, Python, and beyond.
• Optimize startup time, memory utilization, and throughput for large-scale distributed systems.
• Champion data intelligence and automation , enabling smarter decisions and next-gen user experiences.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, database, and application teams to integrate Graal-based runtimes into enterprise services.
• Define and influence technical strategy and roadmap for Graal Cloud Service.
• Ensure systems meet enterprise-grade requirements for scalability, reliability, observability, and security.
• Mentor engineers and drive best practices in performance engineering and systems design ., * Build the foundation for next-generation cloud execution platforms .
• Work on cutting-edge innovations in runtime performance and cloud efficiency .
• Collaborate with world-class engineers shaping the future of Java and polyglot ecosystems .
• Solve complex challenges in performance, scale, and distributed execution .
• Thrive in a culture that values deep technical excellence, ownership, and innovation .

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, runtime development, or cloud infrastructure .
• Strong expertise in JVM internals, compilers, or runtime systems (e.g., GraalVM, HotSpot, LLVM) .
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native architectures (Kubernetes, microservices, serverless) .
• Proven experience in performance optimization, profiling, and low-level system tuning .
• Strong programming skills in Java and/or systems languages .
• Ability to translate complex performance and infrastructure challenges into scalable, production-ready solutions .
• Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Bonus Points

• Hands-on experience with GraalVM Native Image and polyglot runtime environments .
• Familiarity with serverless platforms and function-as-a-service (FaaS) architectures.
• Experience building developer platforms or PaaS offerings .
• Knowledge of observability tooling, tracing, and performance diagnostics .
• Contributions to open-source runtime, compiler, or cloud infrastructure projects .

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $114,600 to $234,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

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

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