Company Overview

Oracle Corporation is a global leader in enterprise cloud computing and database technology, powering mission-critical applications for thousands of organizations worldwide. With a commitment to innovation, Oracle delivers cutting-edge solutions in cloud infrastructure, database management, and AI-driven analytics. Our Redwood City headquarters serves as the hub for groundbreaking database advancements that redefine data performance and scalability.

Position Overview

As a Consulting Member of Technical Staff, you will play a pivotal role in building next-generation indexing technologies for Oracle Database, encompassing B-tree, Iceberg, vector indexes, and optimizations for AI-scale data performance. This position offers the opportunity to tackle complex challenges at the intersection of database engineering, AI, and massive-scale data processing. Join a high-impact team driving Oracle's leadership in database innovation and contribute to products used by Fortune 500 companies globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced indexing structures, including B-tree enhancements, Iceberg table formats, and vector indexes for high-dimensional data.
• Optimize database performance for AI-scale workloads, focusing on query speed, storage efficiency, and concurrency at petabyte levels.
• Develop novel algorithms for indexing that support machine learning vector similarity searches and semantic querying.
• Collaborate with product managers and architects to define requirements for next-gen indexing features in Oracle Database.
• Prototype and benchmark indexing solutions using real-world datasets from enterprise customers.
• Integrate indexing technologies with Oracle's cloud infrastructure to enable seamless hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.
• Conduct performance tuning and scalability testing under extreme loads, iterating based on empirical data.
• Mentor junior engineers on database internals, indexing principles, and best practices for AI data pipelines.
• Contribute to open-source components of indexing tech stacks like Apache Iceberg while advancing Oracle's proprietary innovations.
• Analyze production telemetry to identify indexing bottlenecks and propose data-driven improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in database systems development, with deep knowledge of indexing structures like B-trees.
• Strong proficiency in C++, Java, or Rust for high-performance systems programming.
• Proven track record of optimizing data structures for large-scale, distributed environments.
• Experience with vector databases, similarity search algorithms (e.g., HNSW, IVF), or AI/ML data pipelines.
• Solid understanding of storage engines, query optimization, and transaction processing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills demonstrated through complex technical projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science with research in databases, indexing, or AI systems.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, or similar table formats.
• Contributions to open-source database projects or publications in SIGMOD, VLDB, or similar venues.
• Familiarity with Oracle Database internals or other commercial RDBMS like PostgreSQL, MySQL.
• Experience scaling systems for AI workloads using frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses with target total compensation $250K-$350K+.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums.
• 401(k) matching program and employee stock purchase plan for long-term wealth building.
• Flexible time off, including unlimited PTO and paid family leave.
• Professional development stipend for conferences, certifications, and advanced training.
• Modern campus with gym, on-site dining, and hybrid work flexibility in Redwood City, CA.

About the Team

The Database Indexing team at Oracle is a world-class group of engineers and researchers pushing the boundaries of data management technology. We thrive in a collaborative environment where bold ideas are tested rigorously against real customer workloads. Joining us means working alongside experts who have shaped database history and are now pioneering AI-era innovations.