Mid Level Platform Software Engineer Jobs
Mid level platform software engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, drive architectural decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior teammates. Openings are 31% remote or hybrid across Technology & Software, Science & Research, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like Nuro, Oracle, and Brex hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) is OCI's managed Kubernetes service. OKE enables customers to deploy, operate, and scale Kubernetes clusters on OCI through seamless integration with OCI Compute, Networking, Storage, Identity, Security, Observability, and Developer services. The OKE team owns a highly available 24x7 cloud service and continues to expand the platform with new capabilities, improved scalability, stronger operational excellence, deeper OCI integrations, and support for increasingly demanding cloud-native workloads.
We are looking for a Senior Software Developer (IC3) who enjoys building reliable software systems and solving challenging engineering problems. This role is ideal for engineers with strong software development fundamentals, experience building distributed systems, and a solid understanding of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.
As part of the OKE team, you will design, develop, test, deploy, and operate software that provisions, upgrades, and manages Kubernetes clusters across OCI regions. You'll work on Kubernetes lifecycle management, distributed control plane services, automation, developer productivity tooling, and platform capabilities while collaborating closely with engineers across OCI to deliver a secure, scalable, and highly available managed Kubernetes service. Engineers on this team have end-to-end ownership—from design and implementation through production operations—and contribute directly to the reliability, scalability, and customer experience of one of OCI's foundational cloud-native services.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ years of experience building and operating production software systems, preferably distributed systems or cloud services.
- Strong programming experience in Java or Go.
- Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, operating systems, networking, and distributed systems.
- Good understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals, including pods, deployments, services, controllers, cluster operations, and cloud-native application patterns.
- Experience working with containers, Docker, Kubernetes, or related cloud-native technologies.
- Experience with CI/CD systems, automated testing, and modern software development practices.
- Experience using AI-assisted software development tools to improve engineering productivity across coding, testing, debugging, and documentation while maintaining high standards for code quality, security, and engineering judgment.
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Experience operating highly available production services, including on-call rotations, incident response, and driving operational excellence.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience building or operating multi-tenant cloud infrastructure or managed services.
- Experience with Kubernetes platforms such as OKE, EKS, GKE, or AKS.
- Experience with OCI or other public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes internals, controllers/operators, cluster lifecycle management, networking, or storage.
- Experience with observability platforms, including logging, metrics, tracing, and incident response.
- Experience developing automation, developer productivity tools, or operational tooling.
- Experience contributing to open-source software or cloud-native communities.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Software Developer on the Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) team, you will:
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and operate features for Oracle Kubernetes Engine and related cloud-native services.
- Build scalable distributed systems that provision, upgrade, and manage Kubernetes clusters across OCI regions.
- Improve the reliability, scalability, performance, and operational efficiency of OKE services.
- Develop automation, tooling, and testing frameworks that simplify operations, improve engineering productivity, and enhance service quality.
- Debug complex production issues across Kubernetes, networking, compute, storage, and OCI infrastructure services.
- Collaborate with partner teams across OCI to design and deliver integrated cloud platform capabilities that provide the best customer experience.
- Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, operational reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Take ownership of features throughout their lifecycle, from design and implementation through production operations and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to operating a highly available 24x7 cloud service with a strong focus on reliability, security, scalability, and operational excellence.
- Be a versatile engineer who can troubleshoot issues across multiple layers of the technology stack and drive problems to resolution.
INTRODUCTION
Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) is OCI's managed Kubernetes service. OKE enables customers to deploy, operate, and scale Kubernetes clusters on OCI through seamless integration with OCI Compute, Networking, Storage, Identity, Security, Observability, and Developer services. The OKE team owns a highly available 24x7 cloud service and continues to expand the platform with new capabilities, improved scalability, stronger operational excellence, deeper OCI integrations, and support for increasingly demanding cloud-native workloads.
We are looking for a Senior Software Developer (IC3) who enjoys building reliable software systems and solving challenging engineering problems. This role is ideal for engineers with strong software development fundamentals, experience building distributed systems, and a solid understanding of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.
As part of the OKE team, you will design, develop, test, deploy, and operate software that provisions, upgrades, and manages Kubernetes clusters across OCI regions. You'll work on Kubernetes lifecycle management, distributed control plane services, automation, developer productivity tooling, and platform capabilities while collaborating closely with engineers across OCI to deliver a secure, scalable, and highly available managed Kubernetes service. Engineers on this team have end-to-end ownership—from design and implementation through production operations—and contribute directly to the reliability, scalability, and customer experience of one of OCI's foundational cloud-native services.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ years of experience building and operating production software systems, preferably distributed systems or cloud services.
- Strong programming experience in Java or Go.
- Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, operating systems, networking, and distributed systems.
- Good understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals, including pods, deployments, services, controllers, cluster operations, and cloud-native application patterns.
- Experience working with containers, Docker, Kubernetes, or related cloud-native technologies.
- Experience with CI/CD systems, automated testing, and modern software development practices.
- Experience using AI-assisted software development tools to improve engineering productivity across coding, testing, debugging, and documentation while maintaining high standards for code quality, security, and engineering judgment.
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Experience operating highly available production services, including on-call rotations, incident response, and driving operational excellence.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience building or operating multi-tenant cloud infrastructure or managed services.
- Experience with Kubernetes platforms such as OKE, EKS, GKE, or AKS.
- Experience with OCI or other public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes internals, controllers/operators, cluster lifecycle management, networking, or storage.
- Experience with observability platforms, including logging, metrics, tracing, and incident response.
- Experience developing automation, developer productivity tools, or operational tooling.
- Experience contributing to open-source software or cloud-native communities.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Software Developer on the Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE) team, you will:
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and operate features for Oracle Kubernetes Engine and related cloud-native services.
- Build scalable distributed systems that provision, upgrade, and manage Kubernetes clusters across OCI regions.
- Improve the reliability, scalability, performance, and operational efficiency of OKE services.
- Develop automation, tooling, and testing frameworks that simplify operations, improve engineering productivity, and enhance service quality.
- Debug complex production issues across Kubernetes, networking, compute, storage, and OCI infrastructure services.
- Collaborate with partner teams across OCI to design and deliver integrated cloud platform capabilities that provide the best customer experience.
- Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, operational reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Take ownership of features throughout their lifecycle, from design and implementation through production operations and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to operating a highly available 24x7 cloud service with a strong focus on reliability, security, scalability, and operational excellence.
- Be a versatile engineer who can troubleshoot issues across multiple layers of the technology stack and drive problems to resolution.
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Mid Level Platform Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level platform software engineer job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you drove decisions, debugged complex systems independently, or improved reliability at scale. Emphasize depth in platform tooling such as Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud infrastructure. Applications that show you can operate with minimal oversight and have already solved real production problems stand out for mid level roles.
Which companies hire mid level platform software engineers?
Companies hiring mid level platform software engineers right now include Nuro, Oracle, and Brex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Mid level platform roles attract a broad range of employers, from high-growth tech companies scaling their infrastructure to enterprises modernizing internal developer platforms.
Are there remote mid level platform software engineer jobs?
Yes, remote work is well established at this level. About 31% of mid level platform software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer demand for distributed infrastructure talent. Platform engineering work is well suited to async collaboration, which makes it one of the more remote-compatible specializations in software engineering.
How do I move up to a mid level platform software engineer role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate depth-building, not just time served. Focus on owning a full feature or system component rather than completing assigned tasks, contributing to on-call rotations, and showing measurable impact such as improved deploy frequency or reduced incident response time. Building fluency in infrastructure-as-code, observability, or container orchestration signals readiness for the next level.
Which industries hire the most mid level platform software engineers?
Mid Level platform software engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Science & Research, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily in internal developer platforms, deployment automation, and cloud reliability, which creates sustained demand for mid level engineers who can own platform components and improve engineering velocity across teams.