[Remote] Principal Software Engineer (Nashville, TN)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Oracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to shape the core systems that power OCI’s development lifecycle. The role involves architecting and building core CI/CD platform services, leading technical initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence in a collaborative environment.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and build core CI/CD platform services that support thousands of engineers and high-volume production workloadsLead large, ambiguous technical initiatives end-to-end—from problem definition through design, execution, and long-term operationIdentify systemic sources of complexity, technical debt, and operational risk, and drive durable solutionsSet technical direction and standards across the CI/CD platform, influencing design decisions well beyond your immediate teamMentor senior engineers through design reviews, architectural discussions, and hands-on collaborationCollaborate deeply with teams across OCI to deliver impactful, cohesive tools and workflowsWrite clear, durable design documentation that enables alignment, onboarding, and long-term system evolutionEstablish strong operational practices around reliability, observability, failure handling, and incident preventionDrive and advocate for simplicity as a core engineering value—recognizing that making things simple is often the hardest and most valuable workSkills8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with significant depth in CI/CD systems, DevOps platforms, or cloud infrastructureProven experience designing and operating large-scale, distributed systems and building highly reliable, scalable, low-maintenance servicesExpert level in at least one systems language (Go, Python, Java, or similar) and strong distributed systems knowledgeSignificant experience designing and operating large cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP)Hands-on expertise with containers, orchestration, and infrastructure as codeA track record of mentoring and technically leading experienced engineers through ambiguity and scaleDeeply invested in system quality, simplicity, and developer experience, and operational excellenceBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinionShort term disability and long term disabilityLife insurance and AD&DSupplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending AccountsPre-tax commuter and parking benefits401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matchPaid 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.11 paid holidaysPaid 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.Paid parental leaveAdoption assistanceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanFinancial planning and group legalVoluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insuranceCompany OverviewOracle is an integrated cloud application and platform services that sells a range of enterprise information technology solutions. It was founded in 1977, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.oracle.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipOracle has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 118 in 2026, 1271 in 2025, 846 in 2024, 995 in 2023, 1192 in 2022, 985 in 2021, 755 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.