Real job — pulled straight from Oracle’s careers page · Verified September 11, 2026 · No reposts.
Job description
Oracle is hiring a Principal Systems Software Engineer — a full-time, based in Nashville, TN role. Apply directly on Oracle's careers page below.
Principal Systems Software Engineer
Location: Nashville, TN, United States
This role combines ethical hacking, vulnerability research, and clean-room reverse-engineering practices to understand how systems work, identify security weaknesses, and help engineering teams remediate them responsibly along with future proofing.
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:
-
Experience in embedded security, hardware hacking, firmware analysis, reverse engineering, penetration testing, or vulnerability research.
-
Demonstrated commitment to ethical hacking and authorized research.
-
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.
-
Working knowledge of hardware interfaces and protocols, including UART, JTAG, SPI, I²C, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or proprietary RF.
-
Ability to communicate technical findings to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.
-
In depth knowledge of ARM, Intel, and AMD platforms and what chipsets do.
About Us
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.
The OCI Trusted Robot Platform team is responsible for the Robotics platform for OCI’s data centers. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Principal Systems Software Engineer to hands-on security researcher to assess, reverse engineer, and strengthen embedded devices, firmware, and connected hardware for current and future robotics systems deployed in OCI.Get Principal Systems Software Engineer jobs like this→
New roles from thousands of companies land hourly, straight from their careers pages. Get the freshest matches by email so you never miss one.
Email me new jobsSimilar jobs
Technical Delivery Manager, Customer and Credit Origination
Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Principal Systems Software Engineer at Oracle?
The required skills for Principal Systems Software Engineer at Oracle include: C, Unix, SPI, I2C, ARM.
What is the seniority level for Principal Systems Software Engineer at Oracle?
Principal Systems Software Engineer at Oracle is a Principal level position.
How do I apply for Principal Systems Software Engineer at Oracle?
You can view the full description and apply for Principal Systems Software Engineer at Oracle on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/oracle-principal-systems-software-engineer-d7av7.