Oracle

Builds databases, business apps and cloud services

Lead Principal Systems Software Engineer

Systems Software EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNashville, TN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Strong background in operating systems development.
Proficiency in C programming and kernel-level debugging.
Several years of hands-on Unix/Linux kernel development experience is preferred.
Knowledge of security technologies including Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Secure Boot, kernel signing, and encryption frameworks.
In-depth knowledge of ARM, Intel, and AMD platforms and chipset functions.
Familiarity with Python and Bash scripting for development and automation tasks.

Responsibilities

Enable authentication using Secure Boot and Verified Boot, support attestation using DICE and measurements, and strengthen platform images using SELinux, seccomp, IMA, and immutable images.
Establish physical anti-tampering, device integrity, and physical security foundations for scalable robotic deployments.
Work closely with product, infrastructure, security, hardware, and platform teams, as well as external silicon and hardware vendors.
Own early prototypes through production-ready platform software and technical standards.
Make Oracle Linux utilize the security features available on robotics platforms.
Contribute to and extend open-source software in the Linux kernel, GRUB, shim, U-Boot, and ATF.
Collaborate with silicon vendors on reference code, firmware updates, and firmware enablement.
Work with vendors to establish novel or new security mechanisms.
Ensure vendor firmware update mechanisms meet OCI requirements.
Ensure solutions meet OCI requirements for security, data center deployability, and availability.
Mentor engineers, participate in design reviews, and define standards for maintainable, supportable, production-grade firmware across teams.
Lead the integration of system firmware with emerging hardware, collaborating with silicon, board, and firmware teams to ensure seamless bring-up and sustained operability.
Partner with internal and external engineering, security, and vendor teams to deliver continuous improvements in performance, security, and diagnosability of system platforms and provisioning workflows.
Lead or oversee analysis of high-impact hardware provisioning and systems software failures, developing systemic engineering and process improvements for large-scale cloud fleets.
Mentor engineers across teams and promote best practices in systems integration, reliability, and operational excellence.
Lead project initiatives to design software solutions and identify and analyze requirements; write and define foundational code for new projects or prototypes.
Adhere to and improve execution of all phases of the software development lifecycle, and coach engineers across teams or units to drive improvements.
Act as an organizational subject matter expert to develop and guide software features and enhancements following design specifications, ensure accessibility, and develop documents clarifying software design and code.
Lead process, architecture, and code reviews across projects or products and services to drive improvements.
Use modern or emerging technologies to debug and troubleshoot highly complex software issues.
Lead strategic initiatives to optimize software testing, including functional and non-functional testing, quality assurance processes, software error logging, monitoring, and observability for effective debugging.
Encourage innovation, research, and relevant industry practices to optimize performance across products and domains.
Resolve and troubleshoot highly complex and systematic issues involving application programming interface (API) functionality and integration.
Implement API versioning, lifecycle, and interoperability strategies.

You will be working on enabling authentication (Secure Boot, Verified Boot), attestation (DICE, measurements), and strengthening the platform images to utilize SELinux, seccomp, IMA, and immutable images. Also, establish physical anti-tempering, device integrity, and physical security needs to establish a foundation for scalable robotic deployments.

This role works closely with product, infrastructure, security, hardware, and platform teams, as well as external silicon and hardware vendors. You will be deeply hands-on, owning early prototypes through production-ready platform software and technical standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong background in operating systems development.
Proficiency in C programming and kernel-level debugging.
Several years of hands-on Unix/Linux kernel development experience preferred.
Knowledge of security technologies including TPM, Secure Boot, kernel signing, and encryption frameworks.
In depth knowledge of ARM, Intel, and AMD platforms and what chipsets do.
Familiarity with Python and Bash scripting for development and automation tasks.

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: $146,300 to $306,400 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.

Career Level - IC5

Key Responsibilities

Make Oracle Linux utilize all the security features available on the various robotics platforms.
Contribute and extend open-source software in: Linux kernel, grub, shim, uboot, ATF.
Collaborate with silicon vendors on reference code, firmware updates, and firmware enablement.
Work with vendors on establishing novel or new security mechanisms.
Ensure vendors firmware update mechanisms meet OCI requirements.
Ensure that solutions meet OCI’s requirements for security, data center deployability availability
Mentor engineers participate in design reviews, and define standards for maintainable, supportable, production-grade firmware across teams.
Lead the integration of system firmware with emerging hardware, collaborating with silicon, board, and firmware teams to ensure seamless bring-up and sustained operability.
Partner with internal and external engineering, security, and vendor teams to deliver continuous improvements in performance, security, and diagnosability of system platforms and provisioning workflows.
Lead or oversee the analysis of high-impact hardware provisioning and systems software failures, developing systemic engineering and process improvements for large-scale cloud fleets.
Mentor engineers across teams, championing best practices in systems integration, reliability, and operational excellence.
Leads project initiatives to design software solutions and identify and analyze requirements. Writes and defines foundational code for new projects or prototypes.
Adheres to and improves execution of all phases of the software development lifecycle; coaches engineers across teams or units to drive improvements.
Acts as a subject matter expert within the organization to develop and guide new software features and enhancements following design specifications, ensuring accessibility, and develops documents to clarify software design and code.
Leads process, architecture, and code reviews across projects and/or products/services to drive improvements.
Utilizes modern/emerging technologies to conduct debugging and troubleshooting to identify and fix highly complex software issues.
Leads strategic initiatives to optimize software testing (e.g., functional and non-functional), quality assurance processes, software error logging, monitoring, and observability for effective debugging.
Encourages innovation, research, and relevant industry practices to optimize performance across products and domains.
Resolves and may troubleshoot highly complex and systematic issues requiring innovation related to application programming interface (API) functionality and integration.
Implements innovative API versioning, lifecycle, and interoperability strategies.

Requirements at a Glance

Experience Level: Expert

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

About the Company

Oracle

Builds databases, business apps and cloud services

Oracle builds databases, business applications, and cloud infrastructure for companies and public-sector organizations. Oracle Database stores and processes business data, while Oracle Cloud Infrastructure provides computing, storage, and networking for applications and AI workloads. Fusion Cloud Applications support finance, human resources, supply chains, and customer service, helping businesses manage everyday operations and reporting. Customers pay for cloud subscriptions and usage, software licenses, support, hardware, and consulting, with deployment options in Oracle's cloud or their own data centers. Oracle was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 1977

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