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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Data Systems Software Engineer - **Company:** Oracle - **Location:** Helena, MT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $114,600.0 - $234,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Compilers, Profiling, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Systems, Distributed Systems, Data Intelligence, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Datadog, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Oracledb - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/064A166B466B4225B63BEFBE27F9B984/job/ ## About the Role * 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 . ## Description 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 . ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [The Memory Leak That Ate Our Cluster: A Postmortem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2057-the-memory-leak-that-ate-our-cluster-a-postmortem) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Debugging in the Dark](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1658-debugging-in-the-dark) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [10 Highest Paying Programming Languages 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/150-10-highest-paying-programming-languages-2025) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe)