Full Time

Principal Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure

Oracle
Nashville, TN
???* / year

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What a Principal Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: A Principal Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure, designs, develops, and maintains the foundational systems that support an organization’s applications and services. This role involves working on high-impact projects, often related to scalability, reliability, and performance. Responsibilities include code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to define technical roadmaps. They are expected to be a technical leader, driving innovation and ensuring architectural integrity.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or Go, experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible) are commonly required, alongside strong skills in system design, debugging, and performance optimization.

Good fit for: Individuals with extensive experience in software engineering and a deep understanding of distributed systems often thrive in this role.

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