Principal Software Developer, AI Infrastructure

Oracle; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 99,600 - 223,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Vacation

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Oracle is seeking experienced engineers for its OCI AI Infrastructure team in Austin, Texas. This role focuses on designing and developing high-performance GPU platforms for AI/ML workloads.

The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in Computer Science, strong experience with production systems, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C++. Join us to work on groundbreaking projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience delivering large-scale production systems.
• Proficient in one programming language (Java, Python, C, C++, Go, or shell scripting).
• Strong communication skills with a systematic problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software for managing GPU-based AI servers.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality software management.
• Debug and resolve customer issues with product teams.

Skills

Adaptable Engineers

Technical Excellence

Passion for Simplicity and Scale

Collaborative Spirit

Education

BS or MS degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Linux systems

Infiniband

RoCE networking

MySQL

Redis

Memcache

Job description

OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) AI Infrastructure is at the forefront of building a cutting‑edge, ultra‑high‑performance GPU platform designed to support AI/ML/HPC workloads. This is your chance to be part of the AI revolution, creating systems that allow customers to scale from tens to thousands of GPUs without compromising performance.

Join our team responsible for designing and developing fundamental architectural changes for GPU delivery, health monitoring, triage automation, and diagnostic services essential for running distributed AI/ML/HPC workloads across thousands of GPUs, leveraging technologies like RoCE and Infiniband.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: Build groundbreaking solutions for our customers from the ground up.
• Exciting Times: Be part of a young, fast‑growing team working on ambitious new initiatives.
• Dynamic Environment: Collaborate in a vibrant, agile environment where learning and adaptability are key.

What We’re Looking For

• Adaptable Engineers: Self‑motivated individuals with a quick learning ability.
• Technical Excellence: Rock‑solid developers and distributed systems engineers with deep understanding of distributed systems and algorithms.
• Passion for Simplicity and Scale: Value simplicity and scalability in design and implementation.
• Collaborative Spirit: Comfortable working in a collaborative, agile environment and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deliver software and firmware for managing GPU‑based AI servers.
• Work closely with partner teams to deliver high quality software to manage, triage, and repair GPU systems.
• Collaborate with product teams to debug and resolve customer issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or a relevant technical field involving coding, or equivalent practical experience.
• Deep understanding of operating systems, computer networks, and high‑performance applications.
• 6+ years of experience delivering and operating large‑scale production systems (1,000+ server instances).
• Proficiency in one programming language (Java, Python, C, C++, Go, or shell scripting).
• Systematic problem‑solving approach, strong communication skills, a sense of ownership, and drive.
• Proven ability to deliver products and experience with the full software development lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in Linux systems.
• Familiarity with system‑level architecture, data synchronization, fault tolerance, and state management.
• General enterprise storage, networking, or computing experience.
• Experience with Server/GPU hardware architecture and system management.
• Experience with Infiniband or RoCE networking.
• Hands‑on experience designing, developing, and operating public cloud service data planes.
• Good understanding of databases and SQL (MySQL) and caching technologies (Redis, Memcache).

Hiring Range

US: Hiring range in USD from $99,600 to $223,400 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short‑term disability and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&DD.
• 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.

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.

Career Level

IC4

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.