Principal Network Engineer

Oracle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 109,200 - 223,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a skilled network operations leader to manage and support the RDMA/RoCE network for AI and HPC services. The role involves leading lifecycle management, developing designs, and providing technical guidance.

Ideal candidates have deep knowledge of cloud network environments, automation expertise, and strong problem-solving skills. The hiring range is $109,200 to $223,400 per year, complemented by comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Deep network knowledge and experience with RDMA/RoCE fabrics.
• Automation skills and scripting proficiency.
• Experience managing large-scale global cloud network environments.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead network lifecycle management programs and manage delivery procedures.
• Organize project technical milestones and coordinate with engineers.
• Develop detailed designs from high-level architectures.
• Serve as Tier-2 escalation point for network incidents.
• Act as SME for root-cause analysis and develop automation scripts.
• Lead network automation design and delivery projects.
• Provide technical coaching and training to junior staff.
• Collaborate with vendor engineering and product teams.
• Participate in RFQ/RFP development.

Skills

Deep network knowledge and experience with RDMA/RoCE fabrics

Automation skills and scripting proficiency

Experience managing large-scale global cloud network environments

Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities

Excellent communication and mentoring skills

Job description

Overview

We are the AI Infrastructure - Network Operations team at OCI. We support and operate the RDMA/RoCE network fabrics for OCI's largest AI and HPC customers. These fabrics are the foundation for OCI’s AI, GPU, and HPC services, enabling major tier‑0 vendors in the generative‑AI industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead network lifecycle management programs, define objectives, and manage delivery procedures.
• Organize project technical milestones, coordinate with engineers, and serve as technical SME for cross‑functional activities.
• Develop detailed designs from high‑level architectures and supervise multiple engineers.
• Serve as Tier‑2 escalation point for network events, providing break‑fix for large‑scale incidents.
• Act as SME for root‑cause analysis and develop automation scripts.
• Lead network automation design and delivery projects, applying software‑development life‑cycle practices.
• Provide technical coaching, guidance, and training to junior staff.
• Collaborate with vendor engineering and product teams to address operational issues and evaluate new hardware.
• Participate in RFQ/RFP development and coordinate communication with PMO.

Qualifications

• Deep network knowledge and experience with RDMA/RoCE fabrics.
• Automation skills and scripting proficiency.
• Experience managing large‑scale global cloud network environments.
• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis abilities.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Travel may be required.

Benefits

US: Hiring range in USD from $109,200 to $223,400 per year, with possible bonus and equity.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; life insurance and AD&D; supplemental life; health care and dependent care FSA; pre‑tax commuter and parking; 401(k) with company match; paid time off, holidays, sick leave, parental leave; adoption assistance; employee stock purchase plan; financial planning and group legal; voluntary benefits.

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, or protected veteran status. Oracle will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

Accessibility

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