Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services. * Strong ... CI/CD and DevOps practices * Observability and operational tooling * Proven ability to ...
Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services. * Strong ... CI/CD and DevOps practices * Observability and operational tooling * Proven ability to ...
Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services. * Strong ... CI/CD and DevOps practices * Observability and operational tooling * Proven ability to ...
Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services. * Strong ... CI/CD and DevOps practices * Observability and operational tooling * Proven ability to ...
Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services. * Strong ... CI/CD and DevOps practices * Observability and operational tooling * Proven ability to ...
Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services. * Strong ... CI/CD and DevOps practices * Observability and operational tooling * Proven ability to ...
Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services. * Strong ... CI/CD and DevOps practices * Observability and operational tooling * Proven ability to ...
Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services. * Strong ... CI/CD and DevOps practices * Observability and operational tooling * Proven ability to ...
Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services. * Strong ... CI/CD and DevOps practices * Observability and operational tooling * Proven ability to ...
Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services. * Strong ... CI/CD and DevOps practices * Observability and operational tooling * Proven ability to ...
Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services. * Strong ... CI/CD and DevOps practices * Observability and operational tooling * Proven ability to ...
Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services. * Strong ... CI/CD and DevOps practices * Observability and operational tooling * Proven ability to ...
Systems Engineer
Nashville, TN · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
Position Summary The Systems Engineer is the hands‑on individual responsible for the design ... Experience operating GPU compute for AI/ML (CUDA stack, model serving/fine‑tuning) is necessary ...
Systems Engineer
Nashville, TN · On-site
$100 - $125/hr
Position Summary The Systems Engineer is the hands‑on individual responsible for the design ... Experience operating GPU compute for AI/ML (CUDA stack, model serving/fine‑tuning) is necessary ...
Systems Engineer
Nashville, TN · On-site
The Systems Engineer is the hands-on individual responsible for the design, security, and dayto ... operating GPU compute for AI/ML (CUDA stack, model serving/fine-tuning) is necessary; experience ...
Systems Engineer
Nashville, TN · On-site
The Systems Engineer is the hands-on individual responsible for the design, security, and dayto ... operating GPU compute for AI/ML (CUDA stack, model serving/fine-tuning) is necessary; experience ...
Senior Software Engineer
Nashville, TN · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
Working familiarity with the UNIX operating system and related tools * Ability to work in a collaborative, cross‑functional team environment Responsibilities As a member of the software engineering ...
Senior Software Engineer
Nashville, TN · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
Working familiarity with the UNIX operating system and related tools * Ability to work in a collaborative, cross‑functional team environment Responsibilities As a member of the software engineering ...
Senior Platform Software Engineer (OCI-Shepherd)
Nashville, TN · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
An engineer at any level can have significant technical and business impact. The ideal candidate ... Validated understanding of operating system fundamentals * Strong understanding of data models and ...
Senior Platform Software Engineer (OCI-Shepherd)
Nashville, TN · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
An engineer at any level can have significant technical and business impact. The ideal candidate ... Validated understanding of operating system fundamentals * Strong understanding of data models and ...
Senior Engineer End User Services IT
$100K - $138K/yr
Administer and maintain security of operating systems. * Provide operational support for the ... Write system and programming specifications so that when the system is implemented it will meet ...
Senior Engineer End User Services IT
$100K - $138K/yr
Administer and maintain security of operating systems. * Provide operational support for the ... Write system and programming specifications so that when the system is implemented it will meet ...
Senior Engineer End User Services IT
Nashville, TN · On-site
$100K - $138K/yr
Administer and maintain security of operating systems. * Provide operational support for the ... Write system and programming specifications so that when the system is implemented it will meet ...
Senior Engineer End User Services IT
Nashville, TN · On-site
$100K - $138K/yr
Administer and maintain security of operating systems. * Provide operational support for the ... Write system and programming specifications so that when the system is implemented it will meet ...
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.
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.
Operating Engineer
$67K - $90K/yr
Maintain and monitor building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and air ... Operating Engineer (BOC) or other applicable licenses * Universal CFC's license or ability to ...
Operating Engineer
$67K - $90K/yr
Maintain and monitor building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and air ... Operating Engineer (BOC) or other applicable licenses * Universal CFC's license or ability to ...
Operating Engineer
Nashville, TN · On-site
$67K - $90K/yr
Maintain and monitor building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and air ... Operating Engineer (BOC) or other applicable licenses * Universal CFC's license or ability to ...
Operating Engineer
Nashville, TN · On-site
$67K - $90K/yr
Maintain and monitor building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and air ... Operating Engineer (BOC) or other applicable licenses * Universal CFC's license or ability to ...
AI Systems Engineer (OCI/AI Infrastructure)
Nashville, TN · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
... system performance under real operating conditions. The engineer will identify whether workloads are HBM/memory-bandwidth, compute, scale-up, or scale-out bound , while characterizing power, thermals ...
AI Systems Engineer (OCI/AI Infrastructure)
Nashville, TN · On-site
$150 - $200/hr
... system performance under real operating conditions. The engineer will identify whether workloads are HBM/memory-bandwidth, compute, scale-up, or scale-out bound , while characterizing power, thermals ...
Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer
Nashville, TN · On-site
$104K - $142K/yr
Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services. * Strong ... CI/CD and DevOps practices * Observability and operational tooling * Proven ability to ...
Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer
Nashville, TN · On-site
$104K - $142K/yr
Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services. * Strong ... CI/CD and DevOps practices * Observability and operational tooling * Proven ability to ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Software Engineer- Tactical
Nashville, TN · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
Senior Software Engineer- Tactical at Overwatch Imaging Overwatch Imaging is an imagery ... Knowledge of Linux Operating System on GPU-Accelerated Hardware * Experience integrating AI/agent ...
Senior Software Engineer- Tactical
Nashville, TN · On-site
$125 - $150/hr
Senior Software Engineer- Tactical at Overwatch Imaging Overwatch Imaging is an imagery ... Knowledge of Linux Operating System on GPU-Accelerated Hardware * Experience integrating AI/agent ...
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What is the difference between Operating System Engineer vs System Administrator?
| Aspect | Operating System Engineer | System Administrator |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Designing, developing, and optimizing operating systems | Maintaining, configuring, and supporting existing systems |
| Skills & Certifications | Linux/Unix, scripting, OS architecture, certifications like RHCE or Linux Foundation | System management, network setup, troubleshooting, certifications like CompTIA Server+ or Microsoft Certified |
| Work Environment | Development teams, R&D, engineering projects | IT support, data centers, enterprise environments |
| Industry Usage | Tech companies, hardware firms, software development | Corporate IT, government agencies, healthcare, finance |
While both roles involve working with operating systems, Operating System Engineers focus on designing and developing OS solutions, whereas System Administrators manage and support existing systems. The roles complement each other but serve different stages of the system lifecycle.

Principal Core Infrastructure Engineer
Nashville, TN • On-site
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
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Oracle rating
8.7
Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
57th of 247 rated software companies
Job description
The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) team can provide you the opportunity to build and operate a suite of massive scale, integrated cloud services in a broadly distributed, multi-tenant cloud environment. OCI is committed to providing the best in cloud products that meet the needs of our customers who are tackling some of the world's biggest challenges.
We offer unique opportunities for smart, hands-on software engineers with the expertise and passion to solve difficult problems in distributed highly available services and virtual infrastructure. At every level, our engineers have a significant technical and business impact designing and building innovative new systems to power our customer's business critical applications. Our customers run their businesses on our cloud, and our mission is to provide them with the most secure cloud services.
We're looking for hands-on engineers with expertise and passion in building out platforms and applications in distributed systems, multi-tenant services and large-scale infrastructures. If this is you, at Oracle Cloud you can help design and build innovative new systems from the ground up. These are exciting times in our space - we are growing fast and working on ambitious new initiatives.
Things you'll do:
- Prototype, design, and implement a new software and trusted infrastructure
- Define and implement solutions for new and challenging problems
- Design and build new services to support customer security
Must have Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
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8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
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Strong programming skills in one or more high level programming languages such as Java and/or Python.
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Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems or cloud services.
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Strong understanding of:
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System design and software architecture
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APIs and microservices
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Databases and data modeling
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CI/CD and DevOps practices
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Observability and operational tooling
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Proven ability to independently lead technical initiatives.
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Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
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Proficient with data structures, algorithms, operating systems
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Strong security and network experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Experience working in a large cloud provider or Internet software company.
- Experience in building out new cloud products, specifically security and network related.
- Strong knowledge of Application Security and of Security platforms in the Cloud infrastructure.
- Experience collaborating with software development teams, data scientists, business and other technical roles.
- Experience with Windows, Linux and other Operating System
Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.
True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
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.
Career Level - IC4
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An Oracle career can span industries, roles, Countries and cultures, giving you the opportunity to flourish in new roles and innovate, while blending work life in. Oracle has thrived through 40+ years of change by innovating and operating with integrity while delivering for the top companies in almost every industry. In order to nurture the talent that makes this happen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates and values diverse insights and perspectives, a workforce that inspires thought leadership and innovation. Oracle offers a highly competitive suite of Employee Benefits designed on the principles of parity, consistency, and affordability. The overall package includes certain core elements such as Medical, Life Insurance, access to Retirement Planning, and much more. We also encourage our employees to engage in the culture of giving back to the communities where we live and do business. At Oracle, we believe that innovation starts with diversity and inclusion and to create the future we need talent from various backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to successfully participate in the job application, interview process, and in potential roles. to perform crucial job functions. That's why we're committed to creating a workforce where all individuals can do their best work. It's when everyone's voice is heard and valued that we're inspired to go beyond what's been done before.
Industry
It services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Redwood City, CA, US
Year founded
1977