Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Job Description

As a Machine Learning Engineer on the Generative AI Services team, you will lead the architecture, design and development of distributed, scalable, and high-performance systems for AI model training, fine-tuning, and inference. Working closely with partner teams, applied scientists and software engineers, you will build and optimize next‑generation AI infrastructure that powers large‑scale generative AI workloads.

In this role, you will lead analyzing model architectures to improve performance, efficiency, and scalability, while leveraging cutting‑edge technologies to develop state‑of‑the‑art AI systems and onboard frontier models. You will benchmark, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across the AI model lifecycle, including training, fine‑tuning, and serving, ensuring reliable and efficient production deployments. You will contribute to open source frameworks such as vLLM and SGLang and strengthen the position of OCI.

Additionally, you may perform other related responsibilities as needed. You will lead a team of senior and junior members and guide them to deliver the roadmap on time with high quality.

Lead analyzing model architectures to improve performance, efficiency, and scalability. Leverage cutting‑edge technologies to develop state‑of‑the‑art AI systems and onboard frontier models. Benchmark, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across the AI model lifecycle, including training, fine‑tuning, and serving. Contribute to open source frameworks such as vLLM and SGLang. Strengthen the position of OCI. Perform other related responsibilities as needed. Lead a team of senior and junior members, guiding them to deliver the roadmap on time with high quality.

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.

US:
Hiring Range in USD from: $135,200 - $306,400 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&DB
• 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 (non‑overtime eligible) positions; 13 days annually for the first three years and 18 days thereafter for 35+ hours; prorated for 20–34 hours; not eligible for