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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure - **Company:** Oracle - **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Microsoft Cluster Server, Oracle (Applications), PCI Express, Process Driven Development, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Multithreading, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Build Management, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Nvme - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://eeho.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/344838 ## About the Role * 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 with remote lab equipment. Required Education and Work Experience: * BSEE, BSCS, BSCE, or equivalent. MSEE, MSCS, or MSCE is a plus * Minimum 5 years of Software Engineering experience working on challenging issues with a self-starter and self-motivated attitude. Required Soft Skills: * Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and technical troubleshooting skills * Ability to learn new skills quickly as needed * Ability to work with minimal supervision. * Ability to prioritize, self-manage, self-study, and organize effectively. * Ability to collaborate and work as a team with peers and project members. * Outstanding communication and presentation abilities. * Engaging actively in the technical decision-making process. * Participating in technical discussions and providing feedback depending on the needs of the team/department. * Ensuring compliance with development methodology and technical process. 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. ## Description The OCI VCN team is looking for an experienced Senior/Principal engineer to join our team. We are looking for Embedded Software and hardware experiance in Networking, DPU, Packet processing, firmware, P4, and C/C++ programming skills. At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we build the future of the cloud for Enterprises as a diverse team of fellow creators and inventors. We act with the speed and attitude of a start-up, with the scale and customer focus of the world's leading enterprise software company. We are committed to the greater good in our products and our actions. We are constantly learning and taking opportunities to grow our careers and ourselves. We challenge each other to stretch beyond our past to build our future. You will be part of a team of really smart, motivated, and diverse people, and you will be given the autonomy and support to do your best work. It is a dynamic and flexible workplace where you'll belong and be encouraged. 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 features on next-generation SmartNICs from the ground up for AI infra. 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