{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"00073fd634b62cd9458be3e9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/00073fd634b62cd9458be3e9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/00073fd634b62cd9458be3e9","title":"Software Developer - Architect","description":"Job Description\r\nRequired Qualifications\r\n\r\n\r\n12+ years of software development experience, with significant focus on systems-level programming\r\n\r\n\r\nStrong proficiency in C, C++, or Java (C/C++ highly preferred for database internals)\r\n\r\n\r\nDeep understanding of database internals (query optimization, storage engines, indexing, transactions)\r\n\r\n\r\nExpertise in operating systems, concurrency, and memory management\r\n\r\n\r\nProven experience designing highly scalable distributed systems\r\n\r\n\r\nStrong debugging and performance tuning skills at the system level\r\n\r\n\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience working on relational or NoSQL database engines\r\n\r\n\r\nFamiliarity with Oracle Database internals or similar enterprise-grade systems\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience with cloud platforms, especially Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)\r\n\r\n\r\nBackground in high-availability systems, replication, and disaster recovery\r\n\r\n\r\nContributions to open-source database or systems projects\r\n\r\n\r\nKey Competencies\r\n\r\n\r\nDeep technical expertise and problem-solving ability\r\n\r\n\r\nStrategic thinking and architectural vision\r\n\r\n\r\nAbility to influence across large engineering organizations\r\n\r\n\r\nStrong ownership of complex, mission-critical systems\r\n\r\n\r\nWhy This Role Matters\r\nOracle 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.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nCore Database Engineering\r\n\r\n\r\nDesign and develop core database features such as query processing, transaction management, storage engines, and indexing\r\n\r\n\r\nContribute to kernel-level development in areas like memory management, concurrency control, and I/O optimization\r\n\r\n\r\nOptimize database performance for large-scale, high-throughput workloads\r\n\r\n\r\nArchitecture & Technical Strategy\r\n\r\n\r\nDefine long-term architecture for database components, including distributed and cloud-native database services\r\n\r\n\r\nLead design reviews and set engineering standards across teams\r\n\r\n\r\nEvaluate emerging technologies and incorporate them into Oracle Database offerings\r\n\r\n\r\nDistributed Systems & Cloud\r\n\r\n\r\nBuild and enhance distributed database capabilities (e.g., sharding, replication, high availability)\r\n\r\n\r\nContribute to Oracle Autonomous Database and cloud infrastructure integration\r\n\r\n\r\nEnsure systems meet requirements for elasticity, fault tolerance, and global scale\r\n\r\n\r\nPerformance & Reliability\r\n\r\n\r\nIdentify and resolve complex performance bottlenecks at the system level\r\n\r\n\r\nDrive improvements in database reliability, consistency, and recovery mechanisms\r\n\r\n\r\nDevelop benchmarking and profiling tools to validate system performance\r\n\r\n\r\nCross-Team Collaboration\r\n\r\n\r\nWork closely with product management, cloud infrastructure teams, and other engineering groups\r\n\r\n\r\nInfluence roadmap decisions through deep technical expertise\r\n\r\n\r\nCommunicate complex system behaviors and trade-offs to stakeholders\r\n\r\n\r\nMentorship & Leadership\r\n\r\n\r\nMentor senior engineers and guide technical direction without direct authority\r\n\r\n\r\nLead critical initiatives and act as a subject matter expert in database technologies\r\n\r\n\r\nFoster a culture of engineering excellence and innovation\r\n\r\n\r\nDisclaimer\r\nCertain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.\r\nRange and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only\r\nUS: Hiring Range in USD from: $136,600 to $338,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.\r\nOracle 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.\r\nCandidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.\r\nOracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following\r\n\r\n\r\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion\r\n\r\n\r\nShort term disability and long term disability\r\n\r\n\r\nLife insurance and AD&D\r\n\r\n\r\nSupplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)\r\n\r\n\r\nHealth care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts\r\n\r\n\r\nPre-tax commuter and parking benefits\r\n\r\n\r\n401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match\r\n\r\n\r\nPaid 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n11 paid holidays\r\n\r\n\r\nPaid 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nPaid parental leave\r\n\r\n\r\nAdoption assistance\r\n\r\n\r\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\r\n\r\n\r\nFinancial planning and group legal\r\n\r\n\r\nVoluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance\r\n\r\n\r\nThe role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.\r\nCareer Level - IC6\r\nAbout Us\r\nOnly Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.\r\nTrue innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.\r\nWe're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.\r\nOracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.","company":"Oracle","rawCompany":"oracle","city":"Baton Rouge","state":"LA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-04-27T09:41:17.113Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Developer - Architect","description":"Job Description\r\nRequired Qualifications\r\n\r\n\r\n12+ years of software development experience, with significant focus on systems-level programming\r\n\r\n\r\nStrong proficiency in C, C++, or Java (C/C++ highly preferred for database internals)\r\n\r\n\r\nDeep understanding of database internals (query optimization, storage engines, indexing, transactions)\r\n\r\n\r\nExpertise in operating systems, concurrency, and memory management\r\n\r\n\r\nProven experience designing highly scalable distributed systems\r\n\r\n\r\nStrong debugging and performance tuning skills at the system level\r\n\r\n\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience working on relational or NoSQL database engines\r\n\r\n\r\nFamiliarity with Oracle Database internals or similar enterprise-grade systems\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience with cloud platforms, especially Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)\r\n\r\n\r\nBackground in high-availability systems, replication, and disaster recovery\r\n\r\n\r\nContributions to open-source database or systems projects\r\n\r\n\r\nKey Competencies\r\n\r\n\r\nDeep technical expertise and problem-solving ability\r\n\r\n\r\nStrategic thinking and architectural vision\r\n\r\n\r\nAbility to influence across large engineering organizations\r\n\r\n\r\nStrong ownership of complex, mission-critical systems\r\n\r\n\r\nWhy This Role Matters\r\nOracle Database powers some of the world's most critical applications. 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May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.\r\nOracle 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.\r\nCandidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.\r\nOracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following\r\n\r\n\r\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion\r\n\r\n\r\nShort term disability and long term disability\r\n\r\n\r\nLife insurance and AD&D\r\n\r\n\r\nSupplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)\r\n\r\n\r\nHealth care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts\r\n\r\n\r\nPre-tax commuter and parking benefits\r\n\r\n\r\n401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match\r\n\r\n\r\nPaid 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n11 paid holidays\r\n\r\n\r\nPaid 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nPaid parental leave\r\n\r\n\r\nAdoption assistance\r\n\r\n\r\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\r\n\r\n\r\nFinancial planning and group legal\r\n\r\n\r\nVoluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance\r\n\r\n\r\nThe role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.\r\nCareer Level - IC6\r\nAbout Us\r\nOnly Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.\r\nTrue innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.\r\nWe're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.\r\nOracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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