Sr. Software Development Engineer

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Developer to join our team to take a significant role in the definition and development of mechanisms that directly influence how OCI understands, learns from, responds to, and eliminates the drivers of customer impacting incidents. You will provide technical and operational leadership within an organization of world-class engineering teams to measurably drive down the duration, size, recurrence, and cost of incidents at scale. Disclaimer: Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to analyze and understand potential operational risks, translating insights into effective software solutions that enhance platform reliability and security.
• Utilize your deep expertise in software development to design and implement algorithms, data models, and automated workflows in post incident management workflows.
• Develop mechanisms to durably set, measure, and report on organizational priorities that meaningfully drive down the duration, size, recurrence, and cost of incidents at scale.
• Develop mechanisms to proactively identify and eliminate operational expectation violations, invariants, and anti-patterns broadly across OCI before they cause incidents.
• Improve OCIs ability to control OPEX by illuminating time consuming operations that drain the productivity and quality of resources.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating innovative software solutions into the development process to strengthen risk reduction strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-8 years relevant experience.
• Proven experience as a senior-level software developer with a focus on designing and implementing solutions for identifying and mitigating operational risks in cloud services.
• Expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system development, with a deep understanding of distributed systems.
• Proficient in Java, Java Script with a focus on building full stack, robust, and scalable software solutions at cloud scale.
• Python is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and experience developing software services addressing operational risks in cloud environments such as OCI, Azure, or AWS.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in guiding and mentoring a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset for addressing operational challenges and mitigating potential risks through software solutions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short term disability and long term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.