Principal Software Developer 4 OCI Networking, DDoS & Network Security

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Principal Software Developer

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Principal Software Developer to join our Networking organization, focusing on DDoS and Network Security. In this strategic role, you will help architect, build, and enhance solutions to safeguard the reliability and availability of OCI's global cloud services. The ideal candidate excels at collaborating across teams, driving technical direction, and delivering large-scale, robust software systems in a cloud environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of distributed systems that enhance the security and resiliency of OCI's networking services.
• Drive the development of L4 and L7 protection servicesincluding DDoS mitigation and Web Application Firewall (WAF)to protect against a wide array of network and application-layer threats.
• Analyze trends in network architecture and the threat landscape to inform system design and enhancements.
• Drive improvements in system scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with partners across product, security, operations, and engineering to deliver high-visibility solutions.
• Define, document, and share architectural approaches, technical best practices, and operational processes.
• Provide mentorship to engineers and help elevate technical standards across the organization.
• Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement across all aspects of the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Preferred 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 $223,400 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.

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