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Invent, implement and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning and/or specific domain industry algorithms and systems. Build prototypes and explore conceptually new solutions. Work collaboratively with science, engineering, and product teams to identify customer needs in order to create and implement solutions, promote innovation and drive model implementations. Applies data science capabilities and research findings to create and implement solutions to scale. Responsible for developing new intelligence around core products and services through applied research on behalf of our customers. Develops models, prototypes, and experiments that pave the way for innovative products and services Job Description
Invent, implement and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning and/or specific domain industry algorithms and systems. Build prototypes and explore conceptually new solutions. Work collaboratively with science, engineering, and product teams to identify customer needs in order to create and implement solutions, promote innovation and drive model implementations. Applies data science capabilities and research findings to create and implement solutions to scale. Responsible for developing new intelligence around core products and services through applied research on behalf of our customers. Develops models, prototypes, and experiments that pave the way for innovative products and services
About The Role
We are seeking an exceptional Principal Applied Scientist with deep expertise in Responsible AI to join our fast-growing AI/ML research team. In this role, you will drive the development and evaluation of scalable safeguards for foundation models, with a focus on large language or multi-modal models (LLMs/ LMMs). Your work will directly influence how we design, deploy, and monitor trustworthy AI systems across a broad range of products.
What You’ll Do
Conduct cutting-edge research and development in Responsible AI, including fairness, robustness, explainability, and safety for generative models Design and implement safeguards, red teaming pipelines, and bias mitigation strategies for LLMs and other foundation models Contribute to the fine-tuning and alignment of LLMs using techniques such as prompt engineering, instruction tuning, and RLHF/DPO. Define and implement rigorous evaluation protocols (e.g., bias audits, toxicity analysis, robustness benchmarks) Collaborate cross-functionally with product, policy, legal, and engineering teams to ensure Responsible AI principles are embedded throughout the model lifecycle Publish in top-tier venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, CVPR) and represent the company in academic and industry forums
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, NLP, or a related field, with publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences or journals Hands-on experience with LLMs including fine-tuning, evaluation, and prompt engineering Demonstrated expertise in building or evaluating Responsible AI systems (e.g., fairness, safety, interpretability) Proficiency in Python and ML/DL frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow Strong understanding of model evaluation techniques and metrics related to bias, robustness, and toxicity Creative problem-solving skills with a rapid prototyping mindset and a collaborative attitude
Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have)
Experience with RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback) or other alignment methods Open-source contributions in the AI/ML community Experience working with model guardrails, safety filters, or content moderation systems
Why Join Us
You’ll be working at the intersection of AI innovation and Responsible AI, helping shape the next generation of safe and trustworthy machine learning systems. If you’re passionate about ensuring AI benefits everyone—and you have the technical depth to back it up—we want to hear from you.
Business Justification:
This role is critical to advancing our AI strategy by accelerating the development and deployment of
scalable, production-grade machine learning solutions
that directly support customer use cases and drive differentiation in our core products. By combining
cutting-edge research with applied innovation , this role will enable us to:
Address high-priority technical gaps in areas such as model safety, bias mitigation, explainability, and performance optimization Increase customer trust and adoption through more robust and responsible AI systems Strengthen our IP portfolio and thought leadership through novel model development and peer-reviewed publications
This position not only supports innovation but also
directly impacts revenue, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage
by ensuring our AI systems are performant, responsible, and aligned with user needs.
Qualifications
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: $120,100 - $251,600 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
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
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
About Us
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s challenges. We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.
We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling +1 888 404 2494 in the United States.
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. Seniority level
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Employment type Full-time Job function
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Principal Applied Scientist
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Oracle 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Principal Applied Scientist
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Oracle Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description
Invent, implement and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning and/or specific domain industry algorithms and systems. Build prototypes and explore conceptually new solutions. Work collaboratively with science, engineering, and product teams to identify customer needs in order to create and implement solutions, promote innovation and drive model implementations. Applies data science capabilities and research findings to create and implement solutions to scale. Responsible for developing new intelligence around core products and services through applied research on behalf of our customers. Develops models, prototypes, and experiments that pave the way for innovative products and services Job Description
Invent, implement and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning and/or specific domain industry algorithms and systems. Build prototypes and explore conceptually new solutions. Work collaboratively with science, engineering, and product teams to identify customer needs in order to create and implement solutions, promote innovation and drive model implementations. Applies data science capabilities and research findings to create and implement solutions to scale. Responsible for developing new intelligence around core products and services through applied research on behalf of our customers. Develops models, prototypes, and experiments that pave the way for innovative products and services
About The Role
We are seeking an exceptional Principal Applied Scientist with deep expertise in Responsible AI to join our fast-growing AI/ML research team. In this role, you will drive the development and evaluation of scalable safeguards for foundation models, with a focus on large language or multi-modal models (LLMs/ LMMs). Your work will directly influence how we design, deploy, and monitor trustworthy AI systems across a broad range of products.
What You’ll Do
Conduct cutting-edge research and development in Responsible AI, including fairness, robustness, explainability, and safety for generative models Design and implement safeguards, red teaming pipelines, and bias mitigation strategies for LLMs and other foundation models Contribute to the fine-tuning and alignment of LLMs using techniques such as prompt engineering, instruction tuning, and RLHF/DPO. Define and implement rigorous evaluation protocols (e.g., bias audits, toxicity analysis, robustness benchmarks) Collaborate cross-functionally with product, policy, legal, and engineering teams to ensure Responsible AI principles are embedded throughout the model lifecycle Publish in top-tier venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, CVPR) and represent the company in academic and industry forums
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, NLP, or a related field, with publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences or journals Hands-on experience with LLMs including fine-tuning, evaluation, and prompt engineering Demonstrated expertise in building or evaluating Responsible AI systems (e.g., fairness, safety, interpretability) Proficiency in Python and ML/DL frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow Strong understanding of model evaluation techniques and metrics related to bias, robustness, and toxicity Creative problem-solving skills with a rapid prototyping mindset and a collaborative attitude
Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have)
Experience with RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback) or other alignment methods Open-source contributions in the AI/ML community Experience working with model guardrails, safety filters, or content moderation systems
Why Join Us
You’ll be working at the intersection of AI innovation and Responsible AI, helping shape the next generation of safe and trustworthy machine learning systems. If you’re passionate about ensuring AI benefits everyone—and you have the technical depth to back it up—we want to hear from you.
Business Justification:
This role is critical to advancing our AI strategy by accelerating the development and deployment of
scalable, production-grade machine learning solutions
that directly support customer use cases and drive differentiation in our core products. By combining
cutting-edge research with applied innovation , this role will enable us to:
Address high-priority technical gaps in areas such as model safety, bias mitigation, explainability, and performance optimization Increase customer trust and adoption through more robust and responsible AI systems Strengthen our IP portfolio and thought leadership through novel model development and peer-reviewed publications
This position not only supports innovation but also
directly impacts revenue, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage
by ensuring our AI systems are performant, responsible, and aligned with user needs.
Qualifications
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: $120,100 - $251,600 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
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
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
About Us
As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s challenges. We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.
We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling +1 888 404 2494 in the United States.
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Oracle by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Applied Scientist” roles.
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