Software Developer

Netrolynx AI; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Equity

Learning & development

Job summary

Oracle seeks a highly experienced Senior IC5 Software Engineer to join the OCI team, focusing on the Oracle Kubernetes Engine platform. You will design, develop, and maintain core platform capabilities ensuring reliability, scalability, and security of Kubernetes clusters across OCI regions.

Your leadership will influence the evolution of managed Kubernetes services, supporting AI/ML workloads and high-performance computing. Excellent collaboration and security practices are expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience in cloud infrastructure.
• Deep Kubernetes expertise: APIs, control plane, and production operations.
• Go and Java proficiency with strong Linux and networking skills.
• Experience with AI/ML infrastructure and GPU clusters desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across major OKE platform initiatives from architecture to deployment and production support.
• Design and build distributed systems enabling global Kubernetes cluster management across OCI regions.
• Improve reliability, performance, scalability, and operational safety of OKE including lifecycle management and automation.
• Engage with Kubernetes control plane components, controllers, operators, scheduling, and APIs to optimize platform capabilities.
• Enhance Kubernetes networking and storage integrations (CNI, CSI, cloud provider interfaces).
• Develop automation tooling for cluster validation, health monitoring, and failure recovery to minimize issues.
• Lead technical reviews, incident investigations, and production readiness assessments for high-quality deployments.
• Diagnose and resolve complex production issues across services, infrastructure, and networking layers.
• Apply performance engineering practices like profiling and tracing to optimize distributed systems.
• Collaborate with OCI service teams to deliver integrated platform solutions across services.
• Utilize AI-assisted workflows to accelerate development, testing, debugging, and operations with security and quality.

Skills

Kubernetes architecture

Kubernetes APIs

Control plane components

Kubernetes networking

Kubernetes storage

Go / GoLang

Java

Linux networking

AI/ML infra

Leadership

Job description

About The Company

Oracle is a global technology leader renowned for delivering innovative cloud applications and platform services that empower businesses to achieve their digital transformation goals. With a rich history of pioneering enterprise software solutions, Oracle provides a comprehensive suite of cloud infrastructure, database, and application services designed to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and security. The company's commitment to innovation, customer success, and sustainability positions it as a trusted partner for organizations worldwide seeking to leverage cutting-edge technology to stay ahead in a competitive landscape.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior IC5 Software Engineer to join the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) team, specifically focusing on the Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) platform. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on large-scale, distributed cloud services that support some of the world's most demanding technical and business workloads. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining core platform capabilities that ensure reliability, scalability, and security of Kubernetes clusters across OCI regions. Your expertise will directly influence the evolution of OCI's managed Kubernetes services, supporting AI, machine learning, high-performance computing, and other advanced workloads.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of software engineering experience, with a strong background in cloud infrastructure and distributed systems. Deep expertise in Kubernetes architecture, APIs, control plane components, and production operations is essential. Advanced knowledge of Kubernetes networking (such as CNI, Calico, Cilium) and storage (CSI drivers, cloud storage integrations) is required. Proficiency in Go/Golang and Java, along with strong Linux and networking skills, is necessary. Experience with AI/ML infrastructure, GPU clusters, and high-performance networking technologies is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to lead complex technical projects, influence cross-functional teams, and operate with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills, ownership mentality, and pragmatic decision-making are critical for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership across major OKE platform initiatives, from architecture design to deployment and production support.
• Designing and building distributed systems that facilitate the creation, scaling, repair, and operation of Kubernetes clusters globally across OCI regions.
• Enhancing the reliability, performance, scalability, and operational safety of OKE, including lifecycle management and automation.
• Deeply engaging with Kubernetes control plane components, controllers, operators, scheduling, and APIs to optimize platform capabilities.
• Improving Kubernetes networking and storage integrations, including CNI, CSI, and cloud provider interfaces.
• Developing automation tools for cluster validation, health monitoring, failure detection, and recovery processes to minimize operational issues.
• Leading technical reviews, incident investigations, and production readiness assessments to ensure high-quality deployments.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex production issues across services, infrastructure, and networking layers.
• Applying performance engineering practices such as profiling, tracing, and latency analysis to optimize distributed systems.
• Collaborating with OCI service teams to deliver comprehensive platform solutions, ensuring seamless integration across services.
• Utilizing AI-assisted workflows to accelerate development, testing, debugging, and operational tasks while maintaining high standards of security and quality.
• Mentoring engineering team members, influencing technical standards, and establishing scalable patterns for the organization.
• Participating in the operational management of a 24x7 cloud service, leveraging customer feedback and operational data to prioritize improvements.

Benefits

Oracle offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with access to expert medical opinions, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage are also provided. Employees may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation incentives. Oracle fosters a dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous learning, career development, and participation in innovative projects that shape the future of cloud technology.

Equal Opportunity

Oracle is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances innovation and drives better business outcomes. All hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, with an emphasis on fostering an equitable environment for everyone.