[Remote] Principal Software Engineer

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain robust software toolkits in Python and Java to support applied scientists in building, testing, and deploying machine learning models and agents.

2. Design, implement, and optimize cloud-based services for running applied science models, with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and security in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

3. Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to deliver user-friendly APIs, libraries, and documentation enabling effective model experimentation and deployment.

4. Build and support asynchronous communication patterns (user-agent, agent-agent and multimodal) using message queues and data streaming systems.

5. Use and extend containerization practices with Docker; deploy and orchestrate services via Kubernetes.

6. Produce well-structured sample code and reference implementations-including basic integration with LLM APIs-demonstrating toolkit best practices.

7. Apply strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, concurrent programming, and distributed systems fundamentals (including asyncio and threading) in the development of performant and maintainable software.

8. Incorporate feedback, write comprehensive documentation, and contribute to code reviews to continuously improve quality and usability.

9. Monitor and instrument solutions for performance, debugging, and reliability in production environments.

10. Stay current with the latest software engineering and AI toolchain practices, advocating for adoption where appropriate.

Qualifications

1. 8-12 years of relevant software development experience, with a focus on backend and AI first applications.

2. BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

3. Proficiency in both Python and Java, with experience developing and maintaining production software in both languages.

4. Solid foundations in software engineering-especially concurrent and distributed systems, data structures, and algorithms.

5. Professional experience with asynchronous communications (e.g., message queues, pub/sub, data streaming platforms such as Kafka or OCI Streaming).

6. Hands-on experience with Docker and deploying containerized applications in Kubernetes environments (strongly preferred).

7. Experience developing enabling tools, frameworks, or APIs for applied scientists, data scientists, or machine learning practitioners (highly desirable).

8. Working knowledge of AI/LLM APIs and best practices, with the ability to create sample and reference code for scientific users.

9. Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, or other cloud platforms, with a willingness to specialize in OCI.

10. Strong communication skills; able to collaborate in a distributed and asynchronous team environment.

11. Track record of documentation, mentorship, or technical leadership is a plus.

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:

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 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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