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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Software Engineer 1 - **Company:** Oracle - **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Basic Data Partition, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Compilers, Software Quality, Computer Networks, Databases, Computer Engineering, Data Mining, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, File Systems, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Elasticsearch, Firmware, Ganglia (Software), Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Network Security, Machine Learning, Nagios, Natural Language Processing, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Streaming, System Programming, Management of Software Versions, Virtual Machines, Web Services, Data Logging, Load Balancing, High Performance Computing, Apache Spark, Parallel Computation, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Apache Kafka, Azure AKS, Hardware Infrastructure, Functional Programming, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Serverless Computing, Object Store, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://eeho.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/342326 ## About the Role * Complete a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent science/engineering field by June 2026. * Proficient (able to complete coding tasks without assistance) in two or more programming languages: + C, C++, Java, Python, or similar object oriented or functional programming languages. * Demonstrated experience (projects, internships, coursework, research) with three or more of the following areas: + Algorithms, Machine Learning, Compilers, Computer Architecture, Data Mining, High Performance Computing, Distributed Systems, Data Structures, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Design, Network Security, Big Data, Web/Mobile Technologies, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Cloud Computing, Parallel Programming. * Have proven experience (internships, projects, coursework) working on at least two of the following areas: + Linux Operating Systems, Web Services, Compute Platforms (such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Storm, Ganglia, Nagios, openTSDB, Elasticsearch or others), Agile & Scrum Methodologies * Reside in the United States and/or attend a university in the US. * Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. For clarity purposes, this means that Oracle is not in a position now, or in the future, to offer US immigration sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, support of H-1B, TN, O-1, green card or F-1 e.g. EAD, OPT, CPT, I-20, F-1 visa stamp etc. Preferred Qualifications: * Minimum 3.0 GPA What You'll Do: We are seeking best-in-class engineers with the expertise and passion for solving challenging unique problems. You will use your knowledge and creativity to design and build innovative new systems from the ground up. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies to tackle real-world problems in a collaborative, agile environment. ## Description Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is the first cloud built specifically for the enterprise. The team develops a suite of cloud infrastructure products that includes Compute products like Bare-Metal compute, Virtual Machines, Kubernetes Services, and Serverless Computing; Storage products like Block Store, Object Store and File Systems; Networking products like SDN, Load Balancers, and DNS; Security products like Key management and Identity systems; and Platform products like Notifications, Monitoring, and Streaming. In addition to these, we are also building a number of new services from the ground up. Learn more at oracle.com/cloud., Systems Software Development: * Learns and supports design, develop, and deploy software layers and tooling to automate hardware provisioning and onboarding of servers to large-scale fleet under close guidance. * Integrate and validate routine system firmware with hardware components. Collaborate on platform bring-up, firmware updates, platform-level diagnostics, and cross-layer debugging. * Supports issues across software, firmware, and hardware layers, working in DevOps and incident response paradigms to maintain reliability and availability. Software Development and Coding: * Implements simple software solutions, with supervision. * Learns to adhere to all phases of the software development lifecycle. * Assists with creating and reviewing code for new software features and enhancements following design specifications and develops documents to clarify software design and code. * Conducts debugging and troubleshooting to identify and fix simple software issues. * Develops fixes for identified issues. * Assists with implementing software testing (e.g., functional testing) and quality assurance processes. * Conducts or follows software error logging, monitoring, and observability for effective debugging, following detailed instructions. * May support the implementation of performance profiling and optimization of coding, within a defined scope. * Troubleshoots and resolves basic issues related to application programming interface (API) functionality and integration. * Assists with implementing API versioning, lifecycle, and interoperability strategies. Issue/Defect Collaboration - Software Products Support: * Communicates with own team to understand customer issues and align solutions. * May provide technical guidance and support to customers regarding customer-reported issues, with direct supervision. * Learns to identify customers' interests and may suggest product enhancements based on feedback. * Assists team to ensure customer satisfaction through timely resolution of issues and effective communication. * Acquires basic knowledge of customer issue and/or defect handling and training processes. * Collaborates with experienced colleagues to investigate and troubleshoot product maintenance issues to ensure customer agreement on short- and long-term solutions. Practices and Standards Compliance - Security and Compliance: * Follows detailed guidance from team related to development practices and coding standards. * Receives instruction to ensure code quality and adherence to broad acceptance criteria during development. * Learns about industry best practices and how to apply them to software development processes. * Acquires knowledge about secure coding practices to prevent security vulnerabilities. Development Operations - System Maintenance: * Supports basic periodic maintenance and testing operations for systems that require upgrading or patching (e.g., for critical vulnerabilities). * Acquires knowledge for driving improvements, ensuring automation, testing, and debugging of systems to ensure service/product availability, health, support, and reliability. Core Responsibilities Planning & Execution: * Completes assigned tasks and monitors timelines to ensure timely completion of work in accordance with project requirements, with supervision. * Follows direction to prioritize work and adjust to shifts in resources or timelines. Collaboration & Partnership: * Collaborates with team members to better understand expectations and contribute to shared objectives. * Builds basic understanding of business, stakeholder, and/or customer needs with guidance. Problem Solving: * Follows standard procedures to identify and escalate issues to senior team members. * Collects and reviews basic data and/or information to troubleshoot common errors. Continuous Learning: * Builds knowledge and learns new skills and/or tools aligned with industry trends and best practices as directed. * Incorporates feedback and participates in training to improve skills. Continuous Improvement: Begins to identify ways to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of processes, protocols, and workflows with guidance. Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives. True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. 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