Principal Member of Technical Staff

Description

The Principal Member of Technical Staff will lead the development and management of software solutions that integrate with advanced networking technologies. This role involves defining high-level objectives and delivery procedures for software projects organizing technical milestones and supporting tasks. The candidate will often serve as the project technical lead coordinating the efforts of two or three engineers advising the project/program manager and collaborating with immediate and skip-level leadership to ensure alignment with organizational goals. As a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a focus on networking the Principal Member of Technical Staff will take responsibility for complex projects including the development of software for network operating systems and related infrastructure.

The role requires decomposing high-level architectures into detailed software designs leading the development of solutions that involve multiple modules with complex interactions and ensuring that these solutions are properly supported by monitoring and automation this capacity the candidate will act as an SME for root cause analysis and frequently develop scripts to automate complex tasks that bridge software and networking functions. They may also lead software automation design and delivery projects specifically tailored to network operations. The Principal Member of Technical Staff will offer broad guidance to technical and senior technical staff interpreting input from leaders (technical and managerial) and mentoring junior engineers. The candidate will conduct technical coaching sessions and help team members develop skills in both software engineering and networking. Collaboration with vendor engineering and account managers is critical particularly in addressing current business or operational challenges related to network operating systems and network automation tools. The candidate will participate in the development of RFQ/RFPs and may lead the adoption of new software tools or platforms that integrate with networking hardware. Active communication with product teams is essential as the candidate will drive technology to meet product and service requirements working closely with product teams networking leadership and the PMO to assess gaps solutions and needs.

This is a remote work from home position based anywhere in the United States. Full-time with full Oracle benefits.

Career Level - IC4

Responsibilities

Qualifications:
- At least 8 years of related experience in software engineering with a focus on networking.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C/C

- Background in ASIC SAI and Broadcom chipsets
- Knowledge of networking protocols (e.g. BGP OSPF IS-IS TCP/IP) and technologies (e.g. VPN DNS DHCP MPLS).
- Experience with network automation scripting and tooling (e.g. Python Ansible).
- Familiarity with network modeling and programming (e.g. YANG Open Config NETCONF).

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.

- Strong expertise in network operating systems and experience working with networking hardware.
- Experience in developing software solutions for large enterprise or cloud provider environments.
- Experience with software architecture and design particularly in distributed systems and cloud-native environments.
- Strong understanding of network security and best practices in software development.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines version control systems and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of API development and integration particularly in networking contexts.
- Proven ability as a leading individual contributor and team member providing direction and mentoring to others.
- Excellent judgment in influencing product roadmap direction features and priorities.
- Capable of working under limited supervision.
- Excellent organizational verbal and written communication skills.

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: $96800 to $223400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

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 Oracles 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.

Career Level - IC4