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, improving observability and reliability, 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, familiarity with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and CI/CD practices, and a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals such as algorithms, operating systems, and networking.

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 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: 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 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. 11 paid holidays; 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; paid parental leave; adoption assistance; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; financial planning and group legal; voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.