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# Platform Software Engineer

- **Company:** Oracle
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,500.0 - $209,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Big Data, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Concurrent Computing, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, System Software, TCP/IP, Web Services, Software Security, Containerization, Information Technology, Functional Programming, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_oracle7-338578

## About the Role

We're looking for engineers who are passionate about distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and solving complex technical challenges.
This is an opportunity to build cloud-scale services from the ground up, work with cutting-edge technologies, and make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing organization. **Responsibilities** Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent proven experience * 5+ years of experience building and operating large scale, highly available, cloud based distributed systems * Specialist skill in a modern programming language such as Java, C, C++, C#, Go, or Python, with proficiency in additional languages preferred * Validated understanding of operating system fundamentals * Strong understanding of data models and distributed persistence technologies * Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols * Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills * Proficiency in network, distributed, asynchronous, and concurrent programming * Knowledge of professional software engineering standard methodologies for the full
software development process * Experience building and operating scalable infrastructure software or distributed systems * Experience using Web Services such as EC2, EBS, Lambda, Dynamo and S3 or equivalents * Proven track record to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment * Passion for technical leadership and mentoring * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Strong analytical skills, with excellent problem-solving abilities Preferred Qualifications * Experience in Agile/SCRUM enterprise-scale software development * Experience with big data solutions * Direct experience with fleet orchestration for both virtual and containerized workloads * Knowledge of Machine Learning fundamentals * Working familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP) and standard network architectures * Working familiarity with storage principles, protocols and practices * Working familiarity with building secure software using modern security principles