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Java Language and Tooling Engineer-21000Q2B   Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages: English 

Preferred Qualifications

 

Java Language and Tooling Engineer

This global team is responsible for the Java Language and Tools associated with the Java Development Kit (JDK / OpenJDK). 

This area comprises, the evolution and the development of the Java Language, including the Java Language specification,

the Java Virtual Machine specification, the tools for the JDK which includes javac, java, javadoc, jshell and others.  

The team is also responsible for the Core Reflection API, Annotation public APIs, and the Language Model API.    

We are also, very involved in the development of the next generation Java / Native Interoperability interface and 

implementation.

Job Description:

We currently have several new and exciting projects on our roadmap, ranging from new language features (Project

Amber, and Project Valhalla) to JNI 2.0 and Vector API (Project Panama), and new tooling to help with application

migration and compatibility.

We are looking for a senior engineer to join our team of experts to take Java to the next level. Initial 

job responsibilities will include maintaining the existing code base, as well as working with external 

developers on the OpenJDK, customers, and partners on defects and RFE requests for future releases. Future

responsibilities as you come up to speed will include owning/driving new feature work in Java.

Qualifications / Experience:

    • B.S., Master, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent degree or above.

    • Strong on data structures, algorithms, performance tuning, threading, and concurrency

    • Strong troubleshooting & debugging skills

    • Strong on quality, including developing thorough tests for new or changed code

    • Good proficiency in Java 

    • Preferable: solid background in C or another systems level programming language

        • Preferable: strong API design skills

        • Preferable: someone who keeps abreast of new technology and trends

    • Preferable: hands-on experience with distributed computing, concurrency programming, performance enhancements 

          in a server environment, Java and native process management, algorithm design and implementation a plus.

Personal Abilities:

    • Self driven and self-motivated

    • Must be able to multi-task among multiple assignments

    • Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills

    • Excellent written and oral communication skills

    • Possessing exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

 

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. Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 7 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). 

Job

: Product Development

Location

: CH-CH,Switzerland-Baden-Daettwil

Other Locations

: CH-Switzerland

Job Type

: Regular Employee Hire

Organization

: Oracle