AI & Cloud-Native Developer Lead

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced AI/Cloud Native Developer Lead to lead our team in developing innovative AI and cloud‑native applications. The successful candidate will have a strong background in AI, cloud computing, and software development, with strong Python expertise to design, build, and support AI‑enabled, cloud‑native applications within Oracle Cloud (OCI) and Oracle SaaS/PaaS environments. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable solutions.

• Strong expertise in Python, including:
  • Debugging and refactoring large, complex codebases
  • Performance tuning and memory optimization
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting Generative AI / LLM frameworks, such as:
  • OCI Generative AI services
  • Lang Chain
  • Vector databases / embeddings
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and containerized application management
• Experience with Oracle Visual Builder Studio (VBS):
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Automated build and deployment workflows
• Strong understanding of cloud‑native architecture principles
• Familiarity with OCI services (Compute, Object Storage, Logging, Monitoring, IAM)
• Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex production issues
• Experience working in SLA‑driven, customer‑facing support environments
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple incidents and deliverables
• 10 or more years of software engineering or related experience
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (reduced travel for Bay Area locations)

• Lead development and support of Python‑based cloud‑native services running on OCI
• Debug, refactor, and optimize large, complex Python codebases in production
• Design, integrate, and troubleshoot LLM / Generative AI solutions, including:
  • OCI Generative AI SDK
  • Lang Chain‑based workflows
  • Embeddings and vector stores
• Build, optimize, and maintain Docker images and manage containerized workloads
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines using Oracle Visual Builder Studio (VBS)
• Ensure reliable deployments, rollbacks, and environment consistency
• Implement and enhance logging, monitoring, and alerting for production workloads
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve incidents within SLA commitments
• Act as a technical escalation point for Production issues
• Mentor developers and establish coding, deployment, and support best practices
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices

Certain US customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Applicants are expected to meet the qualifications and experience outlined above and to comply with all Oracle policies.

• 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, accrued Vacation, and paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave, adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial planning, and group legal services
• Voluntary benefits: auto, homeowner and pet insurance

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only.

US:
Hiring Range in USD from: $96,800 - $251,600 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

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 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.