Job Description
The Background
Oracle's Fusion Applications group is designing and building the next-generation deployment platform for its suite of software products. We focus on transforming how software developers and DevOps engineers build, deploy, and operate cloud applications for enterprise customers. Our team is developing AI-driven systems that improve developer productivity and automate the operation of large-scale cloud services. These systems enable better decision-making, streamline workflows, and increase reliability across complex environments.
You are the builder here. You will be part of a team of intelligent, motivated, and diverse people and given the autonomy and support to do your best work using modern backend and cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes, distributed systems, and scalable data platforms.
Our core values are our foundation and how we deliver excellence. We strive for equity, inclusion, and respect for all. We are committed to the greater good in our products and our actions. We are constantly learning and taking opportunities to grow our careers and ourselves. We challenge each other to stretch beyond our past to build our future.
Our team is fully remote. We currently have members spread across the US, India, and Europe. We practice scrum and leverage Slack and Zoom heavily for day-to-day communication.
The Role
As a Principal Data Scientist (IC4), you will lead the design and development of AI-driven systems within the Spectra Platform, spanning backend services, data systems, and intelligent workflows. You will own complex, high-impact initiatives that cut across multiple systems and teams, driving projects from early concept through production deployment and iteration.
This role requires strong technical leadership and hands-on work across both software engineering and applied AI. You will design and implement agent workflows, guardrails and evaluation approaches, while building the systems and processes needed to ensure reliability and confidence in results.
A successful candidate brings strong technical judgment, experience delivering large-scope systems, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across engineering, product, and infrastructure.
Ideal Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Strong software engineering fundamentals with deep experience building and operating distributed systems
Proven track record of delivering large-scope, high-impact projects across multiple teams or domains
Experience designing and building AI or model-driven systems in production environments
Experience developing prompts, agent workflows, and evaluation approaches for AI systems
Strong understanding of API design, service architecture, and cloud-native development principles
Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-based deployments
Experience developing and maintaining models and data systems with a focus on reliability, observability, and scale
Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
Responsibilities
As a Principal Data Scientist on the team, you will:
Design, build, and operate AI-driven systems that power core capabilities of the Spectra Platform
Develop and iterate on agent workflows, guardrails and evaluation strategies to improve system quality and reliability
Build and maintain scalable backend services and data systems that support AI-driven functionality
Lead end-to-end delivery of complex initiatives, from requirements and design through implementation, deployment, and operation
Define and implement approaches for measuring, validating, and improving AI system behavior in production
Architect APIs and service interfaces to support extensibility and long-term platform growth
Collaborate with product managers, infrastructure teams, and other engineering groups to deliver cohesive, high-impact solutions
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, raising the bar across engineering and AI system development
Continuously improve system performance, scalability, and developer experience through thoughtful design and iteration
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: $109,200 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
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
Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.
True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that 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.
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