Company Overview

Oracle Corporation is a global leader in enterprise cloud computing, database technology, and AI-driven solutions, powering thousands of the world's most successful businesses. With a comprehensive portfolio including the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and the Oracle AI Data Platform, we deliver cutting-edge innovations that enable organizations to harness data for intelligent decision-making and transformative AI applications. Join us to shape the future of enterprise technology.

Position Overview

As a Principal Solutions Architect - AI Data Platform on Oracle’s Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) team in India, you will architect and deploy intelligent data solutions that leverage generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and real-time analytics at enterprise scale. Focusing on the Oracle AI Data Platform and OCI, you will partner directly with customers to design bespoke architectures that unlock the full potential of their data for AI innovation. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to influence strategic customer engagements while advancing Oracle's leadership in AI data management.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end AI data platform solutions using Oracle AI Data Platform, OCI, and integrated services to enable generative AI, LLMs, and real-time analytics.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders to assess data landscapes, define technical requirements, and design scalable, secure architectures for AI workloads.
• Lead proof-of-concept (PoC) and pilot implementations, demonstrating value through hands-on deployment of AI-driven data pipelines and analytics.
• Optimize data ingestion, processing, and storage strategies for high-volume, real-time AI applications using Oracle's database and vector search capabilities.
• Integrate multimodal data sources with LLMs, ensuring robust RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) patterns and semantic search functionalities.
• Provide technical leadership in customer workshops, solution roadmaps, and architecture reviews to drive adoption of Oracle AI solutions.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers on best practices for AI data platforms, fostering knowledge sharing within the FDE team.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in AI, data platforms, and cloud-native technologies to innovate and enhance Oracle's solution offerings.
• Document architectures, create reusable assets, and contribute to Oracle's global solution playbook for AI Data Platform deployments.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in production environments, ensuring high availability and performance for mission-critical AI applications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, cloud solutions, or enterprise software, with at least 5 years focused on AI/ML platforms.
• Deep expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Database, and Oracle AI Data Platform components like Vector Search and Digital Assistant.
• Proven track record architecting solutions for generative AI, LLMs, RAG architectures, and real-time analytics at scale.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Oracle's native tools.
• Experience with cloud-native services (e.g., Kubernetes, serverless compute) and data integration patterns (e.g., Kafka, Flink).
• Excellent customer-facing skills, with demonstrated success in forward-deployed engineering or pre-sales technical roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle certifications such as OCI Architect Professional or Oracle AI Data Platform specialist.
• Hands-on experience with embedding models, fine-tuning LLMs, or deploying AI agents in production environments.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud architectures and hybrid data strategies involving Oracle and other major cloud providers.
• Contributions to open-source AI/data projects or publications in AI conferences/journals.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) with focus on data governance, security, and compliance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives aligned with industry standards in India.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and wellness programs for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, flexible working hours, and hybrid work options to support work-life balance.
• Professional development budget for certifications, conferences, and advanced training in AI and cloud technologies.
• Employee stock purchase plan and retirement savings matching to build long-term financial security.
• Access to Oracle's global innovation hubs, mentorship programs, and opportunities for international projects.

About the Team

Oracle’s Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) team is a dynamic group of elite architects and engineers who work elbow-to-elbow with customers to deliver transformative AI solutions. Based in India, our team collaborates across global regions, blending deep technical expertise with customer empathy to drive Oracle's AI Data Platform adoption. We thrive in a collaborative, innovative culture that values bold ideas and real-world impact.