Senior Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
Location: Nashville, TN
Salary: $79,200–$209,500 / yr
Posted: 43 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure

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The Senior Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure joins the Product and Research team to design, implement, and optimize components within distributed systems. This role focuses on building scalable, resilient, and operable infrastructure by developing fault-tolerant paths including redundancy, replication, and automatic failover. The engineer will handle large-scale data retrieval, storage, and processing using data plane platforms and distributed state management tools. Key responsibilities include performing load and performance testing, implementing circuit breakers, and managing telemetry, dashboards, and alarms. The position requires applying recovery-oriented computing principles, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automation, and advanced security controls like encryption. The work involves solving complex problems regarding system availability, data integrity, and multi-tenant security while ensuring compliance with industry standards through proactive incident response and root cause analysis.

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Skills

Distributed Systems Infrastructure as Code (IaC) System Design Load Testing Telemetry Circuit Breakers Encryption Data Replication Cloud Infrastructure Automation Incident Response fault-injection Security Controls

What you'll do

Design and implement scalable components for distributed systems using distributed state management tools.
Optimize code and systems for large-scale data retrieval, storage, and processing.
Build fault-tolerant paths including redundancy, replication, automatic failover, retries, and circuit breakers.
Develop automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for troubleshooting and cloud maintenance.
Create dashboards, telemetry systems, and alarm configurations to proactively monitor component health.
Participate in incident response, perform root cause analysis, and author operational runbooks.
Apply advanced security controls such as encryption and access management in multi-tenant environments.
Conduct performance and load testing, including fault-injection and brown-out scenarios.

What we're looking for

Must have 3 to 5+ years of experience.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must be able to design, implement, and optimize components in distributed systems for scalability and resiliency.
Must be able to leverage data plane platforms and distributed state tools for high-volume data processing.
Must be able to implement fault-tolerant paths including redundancy, replication, and automatic failover.
Must be able to develop automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for troubleshooting and maintenance.
Must be able to apply advanced security controls such as encryption and access remediation.
Must be able to perform performance and load testing.

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