Software Engineer - Java Platform Group Oracle
Stockholm, AB

Job Description

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

As a member of the software engineering division, you will assist in defining and developing software for tasks associated with the developing, debugging or designing of software applications or operating systems. Provide technical leadership to other software developers. Specify, design and implement modest changes to existing software architecture to meet changing needs.

Duties and tasks are varied and complex needing independent judgment. Fully competent in own area of expertise. May have project lead role and or supervise lower level personnel. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 4 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). 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

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
* Hands-on experience with the Java Community Process is highly desirable