Senior Platform Software Engineer

Oracle•Nashville, TN

13d•$87,800 - $209,500

About The Position

Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) is OCI’s managed Kubernetes service, enabling customers to deploy, operate, and scale Kubernetes clusters through integration with OCI Compute, Networking, Storage, Identity, Security, Observability, and Developer services. The OKE team operates a highly available 24x7 cloud service and expands its capabilities, scalability, operational excellence, OCI integrations, and support for cloud-native workloads. As a Senior Software Developer (IC3) on the OKE team, you will design, develop, test, deploy, and operate software for provisioning, upgrading, and managing Kubernetes clusters across OCI regions. The work spans Kubernetes lifecycle management, distributed control plane services, automation, developer productivity tooling, and platform capabilities. You will collaborate with engineers across OCI and own features from design and implementation through production operations, helping improve the reliability, scalability, security, and customer experience of a foundational cloud-native service.

Requirements

BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
4+ years of experience building and operating production software systems, preferably distributed systems or cloud services.
Strong programming experience in Java or Go.
Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, operating systems, networking, and distributed systems.
Good understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals, including pods, deployments, services, controllers, cluster operations, and cloud-native application patterns.
Experience working with containers, Docker, Kubernetes, or related cloud-native technologies.
Experience with CI/CD systems, automated testing, and modern software development practices.
Experience using AI-assisted software development tools to improve productivity across coding, testing, debugging, and documentation while maintaining code quality, security, and sound engineering judgment.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Experience operating highly available production services, including on-call rotations, incident response, and driving operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Experience building or operating multi-tenant cloud infrastructure or managed services.
Experience with Kubernetes platforms such as OKE, EKS, GKE, or AKS.
Experience with OCI or other public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Familiarity with Kubernetes internals, controllers/operators, cluster lifecycle management, networking, or storage.
Experience with observability platforms, including logging, metrics, tracing, and incident response.
Experience developing automation, developer productivity tools, or operational tooling.
Experience contributing to open-source software or cloud-native communities.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, deploy, and operate features for Oracle Kubernetes Engine and related cloud-native services.
Build scalable distributed systems that provision, upgrade, and manage Kubernetes clusters across OCI regions.
Improve the reliability, scalability, performance, and operational efficiency of OKE services.
Develop automation, tooling, and testing frameworks that simplify operations, improve engineering productivity, and enhance service quality.
Debug complex production issues across Kubernetes, networking, compute, storage, and OCI infrastructure services.
Collaborate with partner teams across OCI to design and deliver integrated cloud platform capabilities that provide the best customer experience.
Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, operational reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Own features throughout their lifecycle, from design and implementation through production operations and continuous improvement.
Contribute to operating a highly available 24x7 cloud service, focusing on reliability, security, scalability, and operational excellence.
Troubleshoot issues across multiple layers of the technology stack and drive problems to resolution.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Life insurance and AD&D.
Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
Paid time off, including flexible or accrued vacation depending on employee eligibility and position.
11 paid holidays.
Paid sick leave.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Financial planning and group legal benefits.
Voluntary benefits, including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.
The role may be eligible for bonus and equity.