Principal Applied Scientist- AI

Please Note:

This role will be working in the Redwood City, CA office.

The Oracle Applied AI team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI solutions that push the boundaries of machine learning, LLM applications and AI agents. We work on real-world AI applications, deploying scalable and production-ready solutions across Oracle’s Enterprise customers. If you are passionate about Data, LLM, AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Enterprise scale AI, we want you on our team!

About The Team

The Oracle Applied AI team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI solutions that push the boundaries of machine learning, LLM applications and AI agents. We work on real-world AI applications, deploying scalable and production-ready solutions across Oracle’s Enterprise customers. If you are passionate about Data, LLM, AI Agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Enterprise scale AI, we want you on our team!

What You’Ll Do

• Develop STOA LLM, RAG and agent evaluation solutions and integrate with Oracle GenAI products.  
• Develop algorithms and solutions using Reinforcement learning, Adversarial Generation and other data augment techniques for auto-evaluation.  
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-driven applications using advanced Machine Learning and Agentic Workflows.
• Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and AI Agents for intelligent automation and decision-making.
• Work with Oracle Vector Database and other cutting-edge retrieval systems to optimize AI performance
• Optimize ML models and AI workflows for real-world applications, ensuring efficiency and reliability in production environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into products and services at scale.
• Communicate and share work at both internal and external technical communities. 

What We’Re Looking For:

• Minimum of 12 years in a related position
• Master’s degree in computer science, statistics, or machine learning. Ph.D. degree in AI/ML or statistics preferred. 
• Real-world experiences in productionizing AI/ML systems and AI/ML model development life cycles. 
• Strong expertise in Machine Learning/AI, Statistics, and Algorithms
• Strong expertise in large scale distributed or high-performance systems.
• Deep understanding of Agentic Workflows, AI Agents, or RAG architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Crew.ai, Langchain, and similar AI development frameworks is a plus.
• Knowledge of vector databases, particularly Oracle Vector Database (a plus).
• Experience deploying AI applications/services in hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP,OCI) is highly preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to build AI-powered solutions from concept to deployment.
• String communication skills and being comfortable of working with fuzziness.
• Experiences with building 0-1 products are highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with relevant ML/AI libraries.

If you’re excited about AI Agents, RAG, and building AI-powered solutions that scale, apply now and be part of our Applied AI team!

• Develop STOA LLM, RAG and agent evaluation solutions and integrate with Oracle GenAI products.  
• Develop algorithms and solutions using Reinforcement learning, Adversarial Generation and other data augment techniques for auto-evaluation.  
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-driven applications using advanced Machine Learning and Agentic Workflows.
• Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and AI Agents for intelligent automation and decision-making.
• Work with Oracle Vector Database and other cutting-edge retrieval systems to optimize AI performance
• Optimize ML models and AI workflows for real-world applications, ensuring efficiency and reliability in production environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into products and services at scale.
• Communicate and share work at both internal and external technical communities. 

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 $251,600 per annum. 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:
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 - IC5

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