Principal Software Engineer - OCI AI Services

Principal Software Engineer

Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks, etc. Responsibilities include contributing to the development and optimization of distributed systems for model inference and agent execution, implementing features and enhancements in LLM service infrastructure using modern cloud technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support scalable and secure deployment pipelines, assisting in diagnosing and resolving production issues, and writing maintainable, well-tested code and contributing to documentation and design discussions.

Minimum qualifications include a BS in Computer Science or 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, and familiarity with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and CI/CD practices. Preferred qualifications include an MS in Computer Science, experience working with LLM serving frameworks like vLLM, DeepSpeed, or FasterTransformer, exposure to agent-based AI systems or tool-based inference workflows, knowledge of cloud-native observability tools and scalable service design, and interest in compiler or systems-level software design.

Why join us? Build mission-critical AI infrastructure with real-world impact. Work closely with a collaborative and experienced global team. Expand your knowledge in AI, cloud computing, and distributed systems. Contribute to one of Oracle's most innovative and fast-growing initiatives.

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 US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: medical, dental, and vision insurance, short term disability 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, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial planning and group legal, voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.