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# Senior Platform Software Engineer, OCI Kubernetes Engine

- **Company:** Oracle
- **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Internet Protocol, Python (Programming Language), Oracle (Applications), Cloud Services, Software Engineering, System Software, Virtualization Technology, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Codebase, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://eeho.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/346794

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
 * Five or more years of software engineering experience building, delivering, and operating large-scale, highly available distributed systems.
 * Experience developing and maintaining large Java or Go codebases, along with experience building automation and tooling using languages such as Python.
 * Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems.
 * A systematic approach to debugging and problem-solving, with the ability to work independently and take responsibility for outcomes.
 * Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams., * Experience developing or managing containerized workloads using Kubernetes.
 * Experience with overlay networking or container networking on Linux.
 * Experience with Linux system and service management.
 * Experience building multi-tenant, virtualized infrastructure.

## Description

We're looking for hands-on engineers with expertise and passion for solving difficult problems in distributed systems, virtualized infrastructure, and highly available services. If this is you, at Oracle, you can design and build innovative new systems from the ground up.

The ideal candidate for this team is a strong software engineer with broad technical knowledge and experience, including areas such as networking, storage, internet protocols, and operating systems. We design, build, and operate distributed, highly available systems to build, update, and deploy Kubernetes, plus automation and tooling for testing, deployments, and other needs., * Own components within OKE platform services, from design and implementation through testing, deployment, and ongoing operation.

 * Investigate and resolve complex issues across related distributed services, delivering fixes that protect dependent services and preserve safe upgrade paths.
 * Analyze usage, performance, and error budgets to identify and implement targeted improvements in resilience and capacity.
 * Lead team-level improvements in automated testing, deployment tooling, and operational workflows to reduce manual work and improve release reliability.
 * Collaborate with engineering teams across OCI and with external partners to resolve dependencies and deliver integrated solutions.
 * Create and maintain technical documentation, examples, and adoption guidance that help other teams use and operate the components you own.
 * Participate in an on-call rotation to investigate service incidents, address customer escalations, and restore service.
 * Perform operational maintenance and follow through on improvements that prevent recurring issues.

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. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.