Company Overview

Oracle Corporation is a global leader in enterprise cloud infrastructure, software, and innovative technologies that power modern businesses worldwide. With a commitment to innovation, Oracle delivers cutting-edge solutions in cloud computing, databases, networking, and AI-driven platforms. Join us to shape the future of technology at scale.

Position Overview

Oracle is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our motivated and highly collaborative team building innovative next-generation Network and Storage data plane solutions from the ground up. This role involves hands-on work with SmartNICs, DPUs, and IPUs to deliver high-performance, scalable infrastructure. You will contribute to designing and implementing cutting-edge systems that optimize data processing, networking protocols, and virtualization in cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance network and storage data plane components using C and C++ for SmartNICs and DPUs/IPUs.
• Implement and optimize data path processing with DPDK, DOCA, and P4 programmable pipelines.
• Build and maintain embedded software and firmware for networking hardware accelerators.
• Develop scripting solutions to automate testing, deployment, and validation of network protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate virtualization technologies like SR-IOV and DPDK with Linux kernels.
• Debug and performance-tune complex systems involving protocols such as TCP/IP, RDMA, and NVMe-oF.
• Contribute to the architecture of scalable, low-latency storage and networking solutions for cloud infrastructure.
• Write comprehensive documentation and unit/integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews to uphold engineering best practices.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in networking hardware and contribute to open-source initiatives where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering with focus on systems or embedded programming.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ for performance-critical applications.
• Hands-on experience with Linux kernel development, networking protocols, and virtualization technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in DPDK, P4, or similar high-performance packet processing frameworks.
• Experience developing firmware or embedded software for networking hardware like SmartNICs.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and testing.
• Proven ability to debug complex, multi-threaded systems in resource-constrained environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NVIDIA DOCA platform or BlueField DPUs/IPUs.
• Familiarity with RDMA, GPUDirect, or storage protocols like NVMe-oF.
• Contributions to open-source projects in networking or DPDK communities.
• Knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes) and cloud-native networking (CNI).
• Prior work on programmable data planes or ASIC/FPGA development.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401(k) matching and retirement savings options.
• Flexible time off, including unlimited PTO and paid family leave.
• Professional development stipend for certifications, conferences, and training.
• Remote-friendly work environment with modern tools and collaboration platforms.

About the Team

Our team is a dynamic group of engineers passionate about pushing the boundaries of network and storage performance in the cloud era. We thrive in a collaborative culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and work-life balance. You'll work alongside experts in hardware acceleration and cloud infrastructure, contributing to products that serve millions of Oracle Cloud customers globally.