> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2696271-senior-core-infrastructure-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2696271-senior-core-infrastructure-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Oracle - **Location:** Topeka, KS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Linux on Embedded Systems, Network Interface Controllers, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Network Interface, PCI Express, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Multithreading, Scripting, Build Management, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Software Version Control, Nvme - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13656760 ## About the Role Join the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) VCN Dataplane team. Within OCI, our focus is on networking / new SmartNIC platform delivery . We are looking for Software Engineers to join a motivated and highly collaborative team to design and build innovative next-generation Network Interface Cards (NICs) from the ground up. This will involve working with DPUs, + Proficiency with C/C++ and P4 programming + Scripting proficiency, in a language such as Python. + Hands-on experience developing multi-threaded embedded Linux application/infrastructure. + Experience in one or more Network or Storage stacks - DOCA, TCP/IP, NVMe, PCIe, DPDK. + Firmware development skills and experience with embedded systems. + Knowledge of at least one of Intel/AMD/ARM computer architectures. + Hardware and/or System bring-up experience. + Experience with Linux Kernel/Driver programming. + Proficient with Linux. + Virtualization technologies (SRIOV, VirtIO etc). + Experience in CI/CD environments. + Comfortable working wit ## Description + Utilize standard software development practices and procedures towards scoping, architecture, specification, development, source control, code review, documentation and testing of features. + Work closely with fellow team members, geographically distributed teammates, and cross-functional teams toward the execution of agreed project milestones and delivery dates. + Communicate status, and risks, and offer mitigation strategies to ensure on-time delivery of all committed items. + Support operational excellence in a Cloud DevOps environment. ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [The 10 C++ programming questions to expect in an interview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/50-the-10-c-programming-questions-to-expect-in-an-interview) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)