System Software Developer - Distributed Databases

Description

The Distributed Database team is responsible for a globally distributed, elastic, cloud-native relational database. This database combines the best of NoSQL and NewSQL technologies with the enterprise capabilities of Oracle RDBMS.

Our projects span all layers of the database kernel, such as parallel query execution, transaction management, replication, etc., and external components, such as client-side drivers, intelligent query routers, and load balancers. We are also responsible for supporting emerging technologies in the distributed database, such as Vector and Text Search, Microservices, Machine Learning, Blockchain, and Graphs.

We are looking for motivated and talented system engineers who want to make significant contributions to highly visible and strategic projects by solving challenging problems in distributed computing, high availability, and extreme scalability. Join our team of exceptional engineers in building a transformative database solution that is reshaping how enterprises handle data at a global scale.

As a member of the software engineering division, you will take an active role in the definition and evolution of standard practices and procedures. You will be responsible for defining and developing software for tasks associated with the developing, designing and debugging of software applications or operating systems.

Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 10 years of software engineering or related experience.

Career Level - IC5

Responsibilities

Experience and/or interest in database internals, distributed systems, replication technologies, load balancing algorithms, and design trade-offs among consistency, availability, and performance in distributed systems is required, as are the following skills:

•    Expert-level proficiency in C programming
•    Fluency in SQL; PL/SQL is a plus
•    Solid background in relational database and operating system concepts
•    Good understanding of concurrent programming concepts
•    Strong software engineering and debugging skills
•    Track record of delivering high-quality software under time constraints
•    Strong collaboration skills, particularly in geographically distributed team

 

Qualifications
Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $96,800 to $251,600 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

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.