Principal Network Development Engineer

A world leader in cloud solutions, providing tomorrow's technology to tackle today's challenges for over 40+ years.
United States
$109,200 - $223,400
Cloud
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Principal Network Development Engineer

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a Principal Network Development Engineer to join their team in building the future of cloud for Enterprises. This role combines deep networking expertise with programming skills to support large-scale automation in a production environment. The position involves working with hundreds of thousands of network devices supporting millions of servers, connected over dedicated backbone infrastructure and the Internet.

The ideal candidate will have 6-10+ years of experience in network development and operations, with strong expertise in networking protocols, Internet peering, and software development. You'll be responsible for designing and supporting network fabric and systems, developing automation solutions, and serving as a technical lead for complex projects.

At OCI, we operate with the agility of a startup while leveraging the resources and stability of Oracle, the world's leading enterprise software company. We value equity, inclusion, and respect for all, fostering an environment where continuous learning and growth are encouraged. The role offers competitive compensation ($109,200 - $223,400) plus benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and flexible vacation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned network engineer who wants to work on cloud-scale infrastructure while contributing to one of the fastest-growing cloud platforms in the industry. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal Network Development Engineer

  • Support design, deployment, and operations of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
  • Technical responsibility for moderately complex projects
  • Develop scripts to automate complex tasks
  • Serve as Tier3 escalation point for network events
  • Drive systematic resolution of complex network issues
  • Lead multiple engineers in developing network solutions
  • Participate in RFQ/RFPs
  • Serve as technical SME in cross-functional activities

Requirements For Principal Network Development Engineer

Python
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • 6-10+ years of related professional experience
  • Experience with networking protocols (BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, MPLS)
  • Experience with Internet peering and inter-domain networking
  • Experience with high level software design/development
  • Knowledge in scripting or compiled language for automation
  • Experience with network modeling and programming – YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF
  • Knowledge of network security design
  • Exposure to commodity Ethernet hardware
  • Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Benefits For Principal Network Development Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short term and long term disability
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible Vacation
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 72 hours of paid sick leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To Oracle Principal Network Development Engineer

Principal Cloud Solution Engineer

Lead technical pre-sales and solution architecture for Oracle's cloud solutions, combining deep technical expertise with strategic customer engagement across China.

AWS Cloud Architect

Senior AWS Cloud Architect position at Oracle, focusing on enterprise cloud solutions, requiring AWS certification and 10+ years of experience.

Principal Software Developer, Cloud Performance

Principal Software Developer role at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure focusing on performance optimization and cloud service efficiency.

Principal Member Technical Staff (JoinOCI-SDE)

Principal Member Technical Staff position at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) team, focusing on host state management for compute services.

Software Development Director

Senior engineering leadership role at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to build and lead the new Performance team, focusing on improving service performance and defining KPIs.