Principal Platform Software Engineer

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
Location: Nashville, TN
Salary: $104,500–$234,600 / yr
Posted: 51 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Principal Platform Software Engineer

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As a Principal Platform Software Engineer within the Java Platform Group, you will join a team responsible for delivering and testing the Java platform used by millions of developers. You will be tasked with writing robust, reliable, and maintainable open-source tests to find issues early while working directly on product source code and various testing frameworks. Your daily work involves developing next-generation testing tools, infrastructure, and applications to increase release cycle speed and ensure high code coverage across networking, core libraries, web services, and tools. You will utilize Java, Shell scripting, Linux/Unix environments, and AI tools like Codex to enhance development processes. The role focuses on server technologies including Core Java libraries, Security Libraries, Data Structures, Algorithms, and Networking to solve critical quality and consistency challenges within the platform's core infrastructure.

Skills

Java Shell Scripting Linux Unix Data Structures Networking Web Services AI Codex

What you'll do

Write robust, reliable, and maintainable open-source tests to find issues early in the development cycle.
Develop and maintain core Java libraries, security libraries, and data structures for the platform.
Create next-generation testing tools, techniques, and infrastructure to accelerate release cycles.
Design and develop custom test frameworks and applications to ensure product quality.
Drive quality across networking, core library, tools, and web services components.
Increase code coverage and minimize validation escapes to customers through rigorous testing.
Improve the efficiency, productivity, and consistency of testing processes for timely software releases.
Utilize AI tools like Codex to enhance development processes and internal tooling.

What we're looking for

Bachelor of Science in a technical discipline is required; Master's degree is desirable.
6 to 10+ years of experience are required for this role.
At least 5 years of experience in software development or testing is required.
A strong background in Java programming and software design is required.
Experience with Shell scripting and working on Linux/Unix systems is required.
Hands-on experience using AI (Codex) to enhance processes, tools, and development is required.
Extensive test and troubleshooting experience is required.
Java Certified Developer certification is highly desired.

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