Principal Network Engineer

** Job Description*
* 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 underneath OCI's AI, GPU and HPC services, and support major tier-0 vendors in the generative AI industry. If you're running an AI workload at OCI, we're running the RDMA network underneath your workload.

A Principal Network Engineer on our team supports the design, deployment, and operations of a large-scale global Oracle cloud computing environment (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - OCI).  Primarily focused on operation and support of RDMA/RoCE network fabrics and systems, through a combination of a deep network understanding and automation skills to operate a production environment.  As OCI is a cloud-based network with a global footprint, this support will include hundreds of thousands of network devices supporting millions of servers, connected over a mix of dedicated backbone infrastructure and the Internet.

** Responsibilities*
* Lead network lifecycle management programs by defining high-level

objectives and delivery procedures.  Organizes project technical

milestones & supporting tasks.  Works as project technical lead,

coordinating effort of two or three engineers.  Advises

project/program manager and coordinates with immediate and skip-level

leadership. Collaborates across teams within same org (same VP).  May

serve as technical SME in cross-functional activities.  Has technical

responsibility for complex project(s), including project requirements,

specifications, and documentation. Responsible for decomposing

high-level architectures into detailed designs.  Leads multiple

engineers in developing network solutions consisting of multiple

modules with complex interactions;
Work with supporting service teams

to ensure solutions are properly supported by monitoring and

automation systems. Serves at Tier2 or specialized escalation point

for network events and provides break-fix support for large-scale

events.  Serves as principle point of contact for driving systematic

resolution of complex network issues.  Act as SME for root cause

analysis efforts. Frequently develops scripts to automate

non-traditional, complex tasks for business unit. May serve as a

technical lead on network automation design and delivery projects.

Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle.

Provides a broad set of guidance to technical and senior technical

members of staff.  Interprets input from leaders (technical and

managers) and provides focused development to junior member.  Able to

carry out technical coaching sessions, and helps junior members

develop skills. Collaborates with vendor engineering and account

manager to address current business or operational issues.

Participates in the development of RFQ/RFPs.  May lead the adoption of

new vendor hardware.  Active communication with product teams.

Responsible to drive technology to meet product and service

requirements.  Participate in coordinated communication with product

teams, networking leadership, and PMO to help assess gaps, solutions

and needs.

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: $109,200 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:

1.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

2.
Short term disability and long term disability

3.
Life insurance and AD&D

4.
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

5.
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

6.
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

7.
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

8.
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.

9.
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…