Principal Core Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer
The Senior Core Infrastructure Engineerwill lead the development and management of software solutions that integrate with advanced networking technologies. This role involves defining and adhering to delivery procedures for software projects to achieve high-level objectives. The candidate will frequently serve as the module lead, collaborating with both senior and junior engineers to ensure the timely delivery of projects and working closely with stakeholders to align with organizational goals.

Disclaimer:

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $114,600 to $234,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.


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.
As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized assessment.

As a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a focus on networking, the Senior Core Infrastructure Engineerwill take ownership of moderately complex projects, including the development of software for network operating systems and related infrastructure. This role requires translating detailed software designs into actionable development plans, leading the creation of solutions that span multiple modules with intricate interactions, and ensuring these solutions are effectively supported by monitoring and automation systems.

In this capacity, the candidate will act as an SME for root cause analysis, often automating complex tasks that bridge software and networking functions. They may also lead software automation design and delivery projects specifically tailored to enhance network operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on networking.
• Strong expertise in Network Operating Systems (NOS) and experience with networking hardware.
• Proven experience in developing software solutions for large enterprises or cloud provider environments.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, Java, or similar.
• Solid knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, TCP/IP) and technologies (e.g., VPN, DNS, DHCP, MPLS).
• Experience with network automation, scripting, and tooling (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Familiarity with network modeling and programming (e.g., YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF).
• Knowledge of software architecture and design, particularly in distributed systems and cloud-native environments.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices in software development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of API development and integration, particularly in networking contexts.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.