Senior Software Developer, Networking

Oracle•Nashville, TN

About The Position

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 leading enterprise software company in the world. Values are OCI's foundation and how we deliver excellence. We strive for equity, inclusion, and respect for all. Our networking teams power the secure and performant connectivity that underpins hyper-scale, multi-tenant services across over 30 global regions. We build the platforms and services that enable OCI's customers to design, build, scale, and operate complex networks efficiently. We value innovation, continuous learning, and mutual respect as the foundation of our culture. You'll thrive in a dynamic, inclusive, and flexible environment where your contributions are recognized, and you're empowered to grow your skills and advance your career. We're seeking talented engineers to join us in building the next generation of network infrastructure as we accelerate into our next phase of growth! Disclaimer: Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only US: Hiring Range in USD from: $79,200 to $178,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC3 As a Senior Software Engineer (IC3) on the Networking team, you will work with talented peers to design and develop robust, scalable, and secure cloud networking services. You will build core control plane and data plane components, participate in automation and orchestration efforts, and ensure OCI networks continue to meet the evolving demands of top-tier enterprises.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
4+ years' experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend, distributed systems or networking.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java, Python, C, C++, or Go.
Understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, VPN, firewalls).
Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cloud computing and network infrastructure (e.g., OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience developing service-oriented systems, REST.
Experience developing network automation or device management solutions.
Experience with Jira, Confluence, or BitBucket.
Knowledge of Scrum and Agile Methodologies.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-availability network software and automation platforms.
Build and enhance distributed systems for network provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new features and improve performance, reliability, and security.
Participate in code/design reviews and drive best practices in software engineering.
Investigate, triage, and resolve issues across development, test, and production environments.
Contribute to a culture of inclusion, ongoing learning, and technical excellence.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
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: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance