Principal AI Software Developer

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) AI Developer

At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we build the future of the cloud for Enterprises as a diverse team of fellow creators and inventors. We act with the speed and attitude of a start-up, with the scale and customer-focus of the leading enterprise software company in the world. Join the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) team. We're looking for experienced AI Developers to join our team and help shape the future of OCI Networking using AI. In this role you will lead the design and development team to build advanced AI applications powered by AI models. You will use AI / ML to automate, optimize, and secure networks, focusing on tasks like self-provisioning, auto-ingesting, auto-qualifying systems and self-healing networks, requiring skills in Python, ML frameworks, training AI models, and an understanding of networking protocols, data center designs, infrastructure as a service, network monitoring and network automation.

Responsibilities As a Principal AI Software Developer you will be responsible for building and optimizing large-scale AI systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. The candidate should be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive the development and deployment of AI solutions. If you have a passion for building cutting-edge AI applications and are looking for a challenging role, we encourage you to apply. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Required / Preferred experience :

• Strong Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• LLMs, embeddings, vector search, RAG pipelines, and fine-tuning
• Data engineering : Spark, Kafka, Flink, OCI Streaming / Data Flow
• Distributed systems and large-scale training / inference
• Handling network telemetry (NetFlow, packet captures, streaming telemetry)
• Network automation frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, NAPALM, Batfish is a plus)
• Containerization, model serving, GPU workflows, CI / CD, and MLOps tools
• Writing design docs, scoping features, and owning delivery end-to-end

Required Education and Work Experience : BSEE, BSCS, BSCE, or equivalent. MSEE, MSCS, or MSCE is a plus At least 7+ years of experience building software systems and built AI applications training models.

Disclaimer : Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only US : Hiring Range in USD from : $96,800 to $223,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following : medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion; short term disability and long term disability; life insurance and AD&D supplemental life insurance (Employee / Spouse / Child); health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts; pre-tax commuter and parking benefits; 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match; 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. 11 paid holidays; 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. Paid parental leave; adoption assistance; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; financial planning and group legal; 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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