Overview

You will lead the design and development of software systems focused on building new AI infrastructure from the ground up and optimizing existing infrastructure. As a Senior Principal Engineer in Infrastructure R&D, you'll drive innovation in scalable, high-performance systems at Oracle. Join our Seattle team to shape the future of AI-driven cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and implementation of next-generation AI infrastructure platforms.
• Design and optimize distributed systems for high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical roadmaps and priorities.
• Develop and maintain core infrastructure components using modern cloud-native technologies.
• Mentor senior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Conduct performance tuning, scalability testing, and capacity planning.
• Drive research and prototyping of emerging technologies like GPU acceleration and edge computing.
• Contribute to open-source projects and represent Oracle in industry forums.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in infrastructure software engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Proven track record building scalable distributed systems and microservices.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Go, Python, or C++.
• Experience with AI/ML infrastructure, including GPU clusters and tensor frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle production-scale challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching and employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible PTO and remote/hybrid work options.
• Professional development stipend and conference budget.