[Remote] Software Developer 5

Job Overview

This is a remote position open to candidates in the USA. Oracle is a leading technology company specializing in integrated cloud applications and platform services.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ownership: Take ownership of key components within the Oracle Database VOS stack, managing the entire lifecycle from concept and design through implementation, testing, release, and production support.
• Architectural Direction: Drive the architecture and technical direction for new and evolving services, ensuring both immediate needs are met and future reusability across various problems.
• Infrastructure Development: Build and enhance networking and distributed systems infrastructure, including TCP/IP and HTTP/REST-based services, with a strong emphasis on performance, reliability, and operability.
• AI/Agentic Frameworks: Design and implement AI/agentic frameworks and workflows to boost developer productivity. This includes LLM-assisted code comprehension and generation, and scalable solutions for large, complex codebases.
• Streaming and Analytics: Contribute to streaming and analytics enablement, integrating Kafka-oriented streaming and Apache Arrow-based analytics (DataFrames, Arrow Flight, Arrow Flight SQL) for next-generation observability and data workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with database development teams to define requirements, integration points, and testing strategies (functional, system, performance).
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert and point of contact for other Oracle Database groups, guiding the adoption and usage of delivered features and services.
• Production Support: Assist support and field-facing teams in diagnosing and resolving production issues, contributing to root-cause analysis and long-term fixes.
• Industry Engagement: Stay current with advancements in systems, networking, AI, and streaming analytics, evaluating and adopting relevant open-source initiatives to enhance Oracle Database's competitiveness.
• Communication: Clearly communicate complex technical topics across teams, translating them into actionable designs, reviews, and implementation plans.

Skills Required

• Proven experience in designing, architecting, and implementing product-facing infrastructure and platform capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of networking and distributed systems services, including TCP/IP and HTTP/REST-based interfaces.
• Experience with AI/agentic frameworks and workflows that improve developer productivity on large codebases.
• Familiarity with streaming analytics and modern analytics integrations (e.g., Kafka, Apache Arrow-based stacks).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams to deliver high-quality features.
• Experience in driving architectural and technical direction for new and evolving services.
• A strong focus on performance, reliability, and operability in infrastructure development.
• Experience with functional, system, and performance testing methodologies.
• Ability to act as a subject matter expert and liaison for other teams.
• Experience in diagnosing and resolving production environment issues.
• A proactive approach to staying current with industry and open-source trends in systems, networking, AI, and streaming analytics.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear designs and plans.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D).
• Supplemental life insurance options for employee, spouse, and child.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off:
  • Flexible Vacation for salaried employees.
  • Accrued Vacation for other eligible employees.
  • Accrual rates: 13 days annually for the first three years (for employees working 35+ hrs/week), 18 days annually thereafter. Prorated for part-time employees (20-34 hrs/week).
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid Sick Leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshing annually. Maximum carryover cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal services.
• Voluntary benefits: auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.

Company Overview

Oracle is a global leader in cloud application and platform services, offering a wide range of enterprise IT solutions. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, Oracle employs over 10,000 people.

• H1B Sponsorship: Oracle has a history of providing H1B sponsorships. (Note: This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role).

About the Role

This remote Software Developer 5 position focuses on designing and implementing critical infrastructure and platform capabilities within Oracle Database. Key areas include networking, AI frameworks, and analytics integrations. The role requires close collaboration with engineering teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality features and requires a strong understanding of distributed systems and modern development practices.

Location

• Remote (USA)

Language

• English