Principal Software Development Engineer

Principal Software Development Engineer

Job Description

At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we are building the future of cloud computing designed for enterprises, engineered for performance, and optimized for AI  are a fast‑paced, mission‑driven team within one of the world's largest cloud platforms.

The Generative AI Service team within OCI focuses on developing infrastructure and tools to operationalize Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic AI systems. Our goal is to empower developers and enterprises to deploy intelligent applications and agents that integrate seamlessly with cloud services.

As a Principal Software Engineer (IC4), you will contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, distributed systems that serve LLMs and support agent‑based workflows. You will work in a collaborative environment with applied scientists, ML engineers, and software teams to deliver performant and reliable AI infrastructure. This is a high‑impact engineering role with opportunities to grow technical expertise in large‑scale systems and advanced AI technologies.

• BS in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in backend software development with cloud infrastructure.
• Strong proficiency in at least one language such as Go, Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience building and maintaining distributed services in a production environment.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and CI/CD practices.
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals such as algorithms, operating systems, and networking.

• MS in Computer Science.
• Experience working with LLM serving frameworks like vLLM, Deep Speed, or Faster Transformer.
• Exposure to agent‑based AI systems or tool‑based inference workflows.
• Knowledge of cloud‑native observability tools and scalable service design.
• Interest in compiler or systems‑level software design is a plus.

• Contribute to the development and optimization of distributed systems for model inference and agent execution.
• Implement features and enhancements in LLM service infrastructure using modern cloud technologies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support scalable and secure deployment pipelines.
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving production issues, improving observability and reliability.
• Write maintainable, well‑tested code and contribute to documentation and design discussions.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• 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, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
• Employee stock purchase plan and voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.
• Financial planning and group legal services.

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.