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Principal Software Development EngineerOracle • San Francisco, CA, United States
Principal Software Development Engineer

Principal Software Development Engineer

Oracle • San Francisco, CA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Job Description

At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we are building the future of cloud computing—designed for enterprises, engineered for performance, and optimized for AI at scale. We are a fast‑paced, mission‑driven team within one of the world’s largest cloud platforms.

Role Summary

As a Principal Software Engineer (IC4), you will contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, distributed systems that serve LLMs and support agent‑based workflows. You will work in a collaborative environment with applied scientists, ML engineers, and software teams to deliver performant and reliable AI infrastructure. This is a high‑impact engineering role with opportunities to grow technical expertise in large‑scale systems and advanced AI technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science or related technical field.
  • 6+ years of experience in backend software development with cloud infrastructure.
  • Strong proficiency in at least one language such as Go, Java, Python, or C++.
  • Experience building and maintaining distributed services in a production environment.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and CI / CD practices.
  • Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals such as algorithms, operating systems, and networking.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS in Computer Science.
  • Experience working with LLM serving frameworks like vLLM, DeepSpeed, or FasterTransformer.
  • Exposure to agent‑based AI systems or tool‑based inference workflows.
  • Knowledge of cloud‑native observability tools and scalable service design.
  • Interest in compiler or systems‑level software design is a plus.

    • Why Join Us

  • Build mission‑critical AI infrastructure with real‑world impact.
  • Work closely with a collaborative and experienced global team.
  • Expand your knowledge in AI, cloud computing, and distributed systems.
  • Contribute to one of Oracle’s most innovative and fast‑growing initiatives.

    • Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and optimization of distributed systems for model inference and agent execution.
  • Implement features and enhancements in LLM service infrastructure using modern cloud technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support scalable and secure deployment pipelines.
  • Assist in diagnosing and resolving production issues, improving observability and reliability.
  • Write maintainable, well‑tested code and contribute to documentation and design discussions.

    • Qualifications

    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 – $223,400 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

    Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
  • Short‑term 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 for salaried positions, Accrued Vacation for others, with accrual rates detailed above.
  • 11 paid holidays.
  • Paid sick leave : 72 hours upon hire, refreshes yearly, 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.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity

    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.

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