Principal Software Developer 4 (KSplice)
Oracle
10 - 12 years
Santa Clara
Posted: 14/06/2026
Job Description
Ksplice is the leading technology that allows administrators to patch the kernel on the fly with zero downtime and zero disruption. We're a distributed team of engineers forming part of the Linux and Virtualization group at Oracle with a passion for working on exciting technology, software engineering and all things Linux. Ksplice powers some of Oracle's biggest systems from massive databases to clouds. Join us on our quest to minimize downtime and secure systems. We're looking for a systems engineer to join us, helping Ksplice patch even more of the system, support new releases and improving our workflow.
If you take pride in crafting software, don't rest until you full understand complex problems and are curious about what happens on the layer below then Ksplice will be of interest to you. You'll like working at all levels of a Linux system, developing tooling in Python bash, analyzing security vulnerabilities in Linux kernel patches, enhancing the Ksplice tools and improving the workflow.
About Company
Oracle Corporation is a global technology company best known for its enterprise software products and cloud solutions. It specializes in database management systems, cloud infrastructure, enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), and supply chain management software. Oracle helps organizations of all sizes manage, store, and analyze data efficiently, offering both on-premise and cloud-based solutions.
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