Principal Sr Principal Hardware Developer

**Job Description**

Network Hardware Engineers support the design, deployment, and operations of

a large-scale global Oracle cloud computing environment (Oracle Cloud

Infrastructure - OCI). Primarily focused on developing and deploying the

physical rack layouts, cabling design, and Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications.

Pluggable Optics engineers are responsible for driving the test/qualification of the

physical components deployed by Pluggable Optics Engineering and the

product lifecycle management in the pluggable optics space. We are looking for

engineers with a unique background covering numerous areas of network

hardware engineering, including cabling, low-level device performance, thermals,

etc. As OCI is a cloud-based network with a global footprint, this support will

include hundreds of thousands of network devices supporting millions of servers,

connected over a mix of dedicated backbone infrastructure and the Internet.

Lead the standardization of our rack SKUs and the buildout of a standardized

cabling solution by defining high-level objectives and delivery procedures.

Organizes project technical landmarks & supporting tasks. Worked as project

technical lead, coordinating the efforts of several engineers across multiple teams in

the organization. Advises project/program manager and coordinates with

immediate and skip-level leadership. Collaborates across teams within the same org

(same VP) and outside of the org. Serve as technical SME in multi-functional

activities. Has technical responsibility for complex project(s), including project

requirements, specifications (where applicable), and documentation. Responsible

for decomposing high-level architectures into detailed designs. Ability to lead

multiple engineers in developing network solutions consisting of multiple modules

with complex interactions; Work with supporting service teams to ensure solutions

are adequately supported by monitoring and automation systems. Serves specialized

escalation for all physical design and cabling issues within networking. Serves as

the principal point of contact for driving systematic resolution of complex network

design issues. Please take a look at current and future cabling and optical standards, cable

plant design, rack structural calculations, and rack integration best practices.

Provides a broad set of guidance to technical and senior technical members of

staff. Interprets guidance from leaders (technical and managers) and offers focused development for junior members. Able to carry out technical coaching

sessions, and helps junior members develop skills. Collaborates with vendor

engineering and account manager to address current business or operational

issues. Participates in the development of RFQ/RFPs. This may lead to the adoption of

new vendor hardware. Active communication with product teams.

Responsible for driving technology to meet product and service requirements. Participate in

coordinated communication with product teams, networking leadership, and PMO

to help assess gaps, solutions, and needs.

Career Level - IC5 Providing technical leadership for designing, developing,

modifying, and evaluating electronic, electro-mechanical, or mechanical

components, assemblies, or integrated circuitry for hardware systems for the

external market. This includes new designs and modification activities that result

in significant product enhancement. Activities encompass design, analysis, testing

, and process development using engineering principles and methods. Technical

subject areas may include electrical and logical design of printed circuit boards or

integrated circuits, mechanical design of electronics enclosures or integrated

circuit packaging, and embedded software/firmware design.

Career Level - IC5

**Responsibilities**

Responsible for designing, developing, modifying and evaluating electronic, electro-mechanical or mechanical components, assemblies or integrated circuitry for hardware systems for the external market. Includes new design and modification activities that result in significant product enhancement. Activities encompass design, analysis, testing and process development using engineering principles and methods. Technical disciplines may include electrical and logical design of printed circuit boards or integrated circuits, mechanical design of electronics enclosures or integrated circuit packaging, and embedded software/firmware design.

+ 10+ years network infrastructure engineering preferably in optics and optical

+ Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Masters preferred

+ Experience with datacenter engineering cabling preferred

+ Product Lifecycle management a huge plus

+ Testing and Qualification background also a plus

+ Python coding and scripting is a also a big plus

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: from $120,100 to $251,600 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:

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.

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