Principal Software Engineer - AI Infra Compute
Oracle
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Austin, TX · Posted September 2, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for professional services pay after cost of living$168k · of 25
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Southwest493 jobs · of 38
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 103 open principal software engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $206,500 to $320,000 and the median is $275,000.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among software developers, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for software developers: 29% (some).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
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About the job
Our team is part of the Compute Infrastructure Organization. We are a dynamic group of engineers, and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for innovation and excellence. If you're up for the challenge, we encourage you to apply!