Principal Member of Technical Staff

Oracle Database; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a Principal Member of Technical Staff to contribute to their Generative AI Service team within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The role focuses on designing scalable systems for Large Language Models and requires extensive experience in backend software development and cloud infrastructure. Candidates will join a collaborative environment driven by innovation and the opportunity to grow expertise in advanced AI technologies. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Flexible Vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in backend software development with cloud infrastructure.
• Strong proficiency in Go, Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience building and maintaining distributed services in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and implementation of scalable distributed systems.
• Work with applied scientists, ML engineers, and software teams.
• Deliver performant and reliable AI infrastructure.

Skills

Backend software development

Distributed services

Cloud infrastructure

Kubernetes

CI/CD practices

Algorithms

Networking

Education

BS in Computer Science or related technical field

MS in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Cloud-native observability tools

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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.

The Generative AI Service team within OCI is focused on developing infrastructure and tools to operationalize Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic AI systems. Our goal is to empower developers and enterprises to deploy intelligent applications and agents that integrate seamlessly with cloud services.

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.
• 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.
  
  

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 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:

• 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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Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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