Job Information
Oracle Software Developer - Architect in Salem, Oregon
Job Description
Required Qualifications
12+ years of software development experience, with significant focus on systems-level programming
Strong proficiency in C, C++, or Java (C/C++ highly preferred for database internals)
Deep understanding of database internals (query optimization, storage engines, indexing, transactions)
Expertise in operating systems, concurrency, and memory management
Proven experience designing highly scalable distributed systems
Strong debugging and performance tuning skills at the system level
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on relational or NoSQL database engines
Familiarity with Oracle Database internals or similar enterprise-grade systems
Experience with cloud platforms, especially Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Background in high-availability systems, replication, and disaster recovery
Contributions to open-source database or systems projects
Key Competencies
Deep technical expertise and problem-solving ability
Strategic thinking and architectural vision
Ability to influence across large engineering organizations
Strong ownership of complex, mission-critical systems
Why This Role Matters
Oracle Database powers some of the world’s most critical applications. In this role, you directly impact performance, scalability, and reliability for global enterprises, governments, and cloud services, helping shape the future of data management.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Core Database Engineering
Design and develop core database features such as query processing, transaction management, storage engines, and indexing
Contribute to kernel-level development in areas like memory management, concurrency control, and I/O optimization
Optimize database performance for large-scale, high-throughput workloads
Architecture & Technical Strategy
Define long-term architecture for database components, including distributed and cloud-native database services
Lead design reviews and set engineering standards across teams
Evaluate emerging technologies and incorporate them into Oracle Database offerings
Distributed Systems & Cloud
Build and enhance distributed database capabilities (e.g., sharding, replication, high availability)
Contribute to Oracle Autonomous Database and cloud infrastructure integration
Ensure systems meet requirements for elasticity, fault tolerance, and global scale
Performance & Reliability
Identify and resolve complex performance bottlenecks at the system level
Drive improvements in database reliability, consistency, and recovery mechanisms
Develop benchmarking and profiling tools to validate system performance
Cross-Team Collaboration
Work closely with product management, cloud infrastructure teams, and other engineering groups
Influence roadmap decisions through deep technical expertise
Communicate complex system behaviors and trade-offs to stakeholders
Mentorship & Leadership
Mentor senior engineers and guide technical direction without direct authority
Lead critical initiatives and act as a subject matter expert in database technologies
Foster a culture of engineering excellence and innovation
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: $136,600 to $338,500 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:
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. 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.
11 paid holidays
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.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
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 - IC6
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