AI Ops Engineer

Oracle Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle is seeking an AI Ops Engineer to join its AI Acceleration initiative, delivering state-aware automation and AI-enabled workflows across Oracle business units. You will build AI automations, internal tools, and scalable components that preserve context and enable reliable handoffs.

Responsibilities include turning SOPs into usable AI-ready handoffs, working with LLMs and prompts, and consulting with business units to guide adoption using measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in AI, machine learning, computer science, data science, philosophy, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong programming and computer science foundations, including data structures, algorithms, and dynamic programming.
• Working knowledge of ML and LLM applications, linear algebra, matrices and tensors, visualization, numerical computation, and model evaluation.
• Ability to structure ambiguous work, manage priorities, communicate clearly, and apply sound judgment when using AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Build state-aware AI automations, scripts, internal tools, and workflow components that preserve context and support clear handoffs.
• Turn standard operating procedures into usable handoffs, documentation, and AI-enabled workflow designs; prototype practical use cases for everyday work.
• Work fluently with LLMs and their artifacts - prompts, system instructions, evaluations, retrieval configurations, knowledge sources, and generated outputs - while validating quality and reliability.
• Consult directly with Oracle business units, using adoption metrics and personalized conversations to guide change and improve outcomes.
• Deliver well-scoped AI-enabled improvements independently and maintain a clear, structured work plan.
• Identify credible AI use cases and translate operating procedures into clear handoffs.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

Data structures

Algorithms

ML / LLM apps

Education

Degree in AI/ML/CS/Data Science

Tools

Git

Cloud platforms

Databases

REST APIs

MCPs

Command-line tools

LLM development

GPU computing

DevOps

AI workflow automation

Job description

• Does this position require a security clearance? No
• Years 6 to 10+ years
• Applicants Less than 10 applicants
• Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages English

Job Description

AI Acceleration is a product research initiative within the firm, building practical AI capability for the way work gets done. Its broader goal is to research, prototype, and scale useful AI capabilities for Oracle business units. Our work spans two connected areas: state-aware automation that moves complex workflows forward with the right context, controls, and handoffs; and AI enablement that helps teams complete everyday tasks more effectively. We are looking for an AI Ops Engineer who wants to help turn those ideas into useful, reliable tools.

Responsibilities

AI Acceleration is a product research initiative within the firm, building practical AI capability for the way work gets done. Its broader goal is to research, prototype, and scale useful AI capabilities for Oracle business units. Our work spans two connected areas: state-aware automation that moves complex workflows forward with the right context, controls, and handoffs; and AI enablement that helps teams complete everyday tasks more effectively. We are looking for an AI Ops Engineer who wants to help turn those ideas into useful, reliable tools.

Role Summary

Contribute to a product research initiative that builds and scales AI-enabled workflows and internal tools for Oracle business units.

Turn internal business needs into structured, testable solutions that improve how work gets done.

Create a practical, responsible path for AI adoption through visible, well-organized delivery.

Bring clear, creative thinking, strong problem framing, and disciplined technical judgment.

What you will do

Build state-aware AI automations, scripts, internal tools, and workflow components that preserve context and support clear handoffs.

Turn standard operating procedures into usable handoffs, documentation, and AI-enabled workflow designs; prototype practical use cases for everyday work.

Work fluently with LLMs and their artifacts - prompts, system instructions, evaluations, retrieval configurations, knowledge sources, and generated outputs - while validating quality and reliability.

Consult directly with Oracle business units, using adoption metrics and personalized conversations to guide change and improve outcomes.

Required Qualifications

Degree in AI, machine learning, computer science, data science, philosophy, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Strong programming and computer science foundations, including data structures, algorithms, and dynamic programming.

Working knowledge of ML and LLM applications, linear algebra, matrices and tensors, visualization, numerical computation, and model evaluation.

Ability to structure ambiguous work, manage priorities, communicate clearly, and apply sound judgment when using AI tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Git, cloud platforms, databases, REST APIs, MCPs, command-line tools, and LLM application development.

Experience with GPU-based computation, directed acyclic graph workflows, development operations, or AI workflow automation.

Experience with repository and artifact management, documentation systems, agile delivery, or high-volume work management.

Experience translating processes into handoffs, supporting technology adoption, or advising internal business stakeholders.

What Success Looks like

Deliver well-scoped AI-enabled improvements independently and maintain a clear, structured work plan.

Help Oracle business units identify credible AI use cases and translate operating procedures into clear handoffs.

Build repeatable patterns for LLM-enabled workflows, documentation, and responsible AI adoption.

Use adoption measures and stakeholder conversations to improve how solutions are understood and used.

Qualifications

Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $114,600 to $234,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. 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.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. 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.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. 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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