Principal Platform Software Engineer

Oracle · Nashville

As a full stack individual contributor, owns the translation of business and product needs into precise specifications that guide AI-assisted software development. Backend platform engineering is the primary responsibility, complemented by the ability to deliver frontend experiences and AI-powered interactions.
Defines system behavior, interfaces, constraints, acceptance criteria, and validation strategies before implementation. Uses AI development tools to generate, refine, and test solutions, applying engineering judgment to assess correctness, security, maintainability, performance, and architectural fit.
Leads technical initiatives across teams, resolves ambiguity, and manages dependencies and integration contracts. Delivers reliable platform services and interactive experiences using React, Node.js, MCP App Extensions, and dynamic AI canvases. Owns outcomes from specification through production validation and ongoing improvement.

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Leads platform projects spanning multiple teams through spec-driven, AI-assisted development, with a primary focus on backend services, runtimes, and middleware for interoperability and multi-tenant scale. Translates product intent into clear, testable specifications and delivers end-to-end capabilities across backend systems, React applications, Node.js services, MCP App Extensions, and dynamic AI canvases.

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