Oracle’s Java Platform Group is looking for a software engineer with experience in managed runtimes and garbage collection to join their world class development team. This is a great opportunity to work with some of the most experienced and knowledgeable people in the virtual machine space, working on the Java Virtual Machine that is used by millions of developers and Fortune 500 companies around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement new Java Virtual Machine garbage collection features and optimizations
• Collaborate with the OpenJDK community on potential contributions
• Work through the Java Community Process process to specify and standardize new Java Virtual Machine (JVM) features
• Work closely with the rest of the engineering team to review designs and ensure optimum JVM execution performance
• Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. 

Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in C++ and multi-threaded development
• Working knowledge of Java development
• Self-motivated and able to independently drive development efforts
• Strong communication and team work skills
• Strong grasp of garbage collection and systems fundamentals with 10 years garbage collection, memory management or virtual machine related experience
• Hands-on experience with the Java Community Process is highly desirable
• 15 years of software engineering or related experience
• BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 

Detailed Description and Job Requirements
 
Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc.

As a member of the software engineering division, you will take an active role in the definition and evolution of standard practices and procedures. You will be responsible for defining and developing software for tasks associated with the developing, designing and debugging of software applications or operating systems.

Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. 

As part of Oracle's employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).

Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc.

As a member of the software engineering division, you will take an active role in the definition and evolution of standard practices and procedures. Define specifications for significant new projects and specify, design and develop software according to those specifications. You will perform professional software development tasks associated with the developing, designing and debugging of software applications or operating systems.

Provide leadership and expertise in the development of new products/services/processes, frequently operating at the leading edge of technology. Recommends and justifies major changes to existing products/services/processes. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 8 or more years of software engineering or related experience.

As part of Oracle's employment process candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This will involve identity and employment verification, professional references, education verification and professional qualifications and memberships (if applicable).