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Principal Software Development Engineer

Oracle, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061

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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 at scale. We are a fast‑paced, mission‑driven team within one of the world’s largest cloud platforms.

The Generative AI Service team within OCI is focused 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.

Role Summary 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals such as algorithms, operating systems, and networking.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Interest in compiler or systems‑level software design is a plus.

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.

Responsibilities

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.#long

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.

Compensation and Benefits US: Hiring Range in USD from $96,800 - $223,400 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations.

Benefits

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 for salaried employees and accrued vacation for others, with detailed accrual rates.

11 paid holidays.

Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshing each calendar year.

Paid parental leave.

Adoption assistance.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Financial planning and group legal.

Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.

Disclaimer Certain US customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Career Level - IC4

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.

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