Principal Software Development Engineer

Principal Software Development Engineer – Oracle

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At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we are building the future of cloud computing—designed for enterprises, engineered for performance, and optimized for AI  Generative AI Service team within OCI focuses on developing infrastructure and tools to operationalize Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic AI systems, empowering developers and enterprises to deploy intelligent applications and agents that integrate seamlessly with cloud services.

As a Principal Software Engineer (IC4), you will design and implement scalable, distributed systems that serve LLMs and support agent‑based workflows, collaborating with applied scientists, ML engineers, and software teams to deliver performant and reliable AI infrastructure.

• 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.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support scalable and secure deployment pipelines.
• Diagnose and resolve production issues, improving observability and reliability.
• Write maintainable, well‑tested code and contribute to documentation and design discussions.

• 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.

• MS in Computer Science.
• Experience with LLM serving frameworks like vLLM, Deep Speed, or Faster Transformer.
• 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.

• 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.

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 in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; life insurance and AD&D; supplemental life insurance; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; paid sick leave; paid parental leave; adoption assistance; employee stock purchase plan; financial planning; and voluntary benefits.

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.