Principal Software Development Engineer - AI Data Platform

** Job Description*
* Oracle's Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) team is hiring a Principal Software Development Engineer - AI Data Platform to help global customers unlock the full potential of their data. You will provide expert architectural guidance focused on designing, optimizing, and scaling modern AI/ML-centric data platforms. As a key member of Oracle's Analytics and AI Service Excellence organization, you will work closely with enterprise customers, product management, and engineering to ensure seamless adoption of Oracle AI Data Platform, Gen AI services, and associated cloud technologies.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* + Design, implement, and maintain scalable software components and services that support AI/ML workloads.

+ Build APIs, SDKs, and automation frameworks to streamline the adoption of Oracle AI Data Platform and Gen AI services.

+ Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of distributed data/AI systems.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, and field) to solve complex technical challenges.

+ Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD to ensure high-quality deliverables.

+ Document technical designs and contribute to knowledge-sharing (e.g., blogs, internal docs, demos).

+ Continuously explore new tools, frameworks, and best practices in AI, cloud, and data engineering.

** Responsibilities*
* ** Primary

Skills:

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Experience with LLMs and agentic frameworks (e.g., MCP, Lang Chain, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel).

+ Knowledge of RAG pipelines and vector DBs (e.g., 26ai (Select

AI), FAISS, Pinecone, Weaviate).

+ Familiarity with OCI Gen AI Services and model lifecycle workflows.

+ Solid Python and REST API skills.

+ Exposure to building autonomous agents and orchestration pipelines.

+ Experience working with cloud platforms like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Big Data Service (BDS) and Big Data Appliance (BDA).

+ Proficiency in big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and Nosql

+ Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient complex data architectures.

+ Manage and optimize large-scale databases.

+ Must have a solid understanding of networking concepts to design and optimize data transmission networks, configure network settings, and diagnose and resolve network-related issues.

+ Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills

+ Commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest big data technologies and trends

** Desirable

Skills:

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* + Worked with multiple Cloud Platforms.

+ Certification in Data Platform or a related field.

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:

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Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

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Short term disability and long term disability

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Life insurance and AD&D

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Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

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Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

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Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

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401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

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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.

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11 paid holidays

10.  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.

11.  Paid parental leave

12.  Adoption assistance

13.  Employee Stock Purchase Plan

14.  Financial planning and group legal

15.  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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