Principal Electrical Engineer

Oracle•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Oracle Hardware Division (OHD), within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to lead assigned GPU platform development and implementation in collaboration with external manufacturers and NVIDIA and AMD engineering teams. The role applies advanced GPU and CPU system engineering expertise to hardware and software integration, validation, qualification, and production delivery. It works closely with Oracle hardware, software, and cloud engineering teams, GPU and CPU suppliers, and joint design manufacturers to support product development and manufacturing readiness. This is an individual-contributor role requiring independent judgment, technical expertise, and cross-functional leadership. The engineer works autonomously on moderately complex assignments, leads projects and processes within the team, and delivers through technical influence, collaboration, and effective program execution. The position is located in Santa Clara, California.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering, hardware systems engineering, and associated engineering principles, practices, and procedures.
Broad knowledge of GPU or CPU system engineering, including architecture, system integration, validation, and production readiness.
Practical experience with NVIDIA and AMD platforms, including hardware and software integration involving firmware, drivers, and BMCs.
Demonstrated experience supporting hardware systems through development, qualification, and production delivery.
Experience using vendor validation tools, interpreting engineering logs, investigating system-level issues, and collaborating with engineering teams to resolve technical problems.
Experience working with external manufacturers, suppliers, or joint design manufacturers on complex hardware development programs.
Demonstrated ability to manage hardware project requirements, schedules, dependencies, quality, risks, and budget tracking across multiple organizations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex technical issues, assess alternatives, and make evidence-based recommendations.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound technical judgment, and manage moderately complex assignments with multiple variables and potential outcomes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical concepts, risks, and recommendations to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional activities, influence stakeholders without direct authority, and collaborate effectively with internal and external engineering teams.
Ability to adapt to changing requirements and delivery conditions while maintaining disciplined planning, risk management, escalation, and follow-through.
Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring colleagues, and coordinating cross-functional project activities.
Degree in Electrical Engineering; relevant education and experience are assessed under Oracle's published equivalency guidance.
Typical IC4 experience profile is 12 or more years of relevant experience, assessed with applicable education and experience equivalencies under Oracle's Career Level Guide. This is a typical career-level profile, not an automatic requirement for 12 years of employment in addition to a degree.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned GPU system development and implementation from requirements definition through qualification and production readiness.
Translate internal customer needs into engineering requirements and coordinate technical deliverables with Oracle engineering teams and external manufacturing partners.
Evaluate hardware and software integration, including firmware, drivers, and baseboard management controllers (BMCs), using GPU and CPU system engineering expertise.
Collaborate with NVIDIA, AMD, and manufacturing partners to investigate integration issues using vendor validation tools, engineering logs, and technical analysis.
Coordinate internal and external hardware validation and qualification testing to ensure products meet requirements before customer release.
Review validation results, engineering logs, and technical findings; document readiness evidence and drive resolution of quality, integration, and delivery issues.
Develop and execute hardware project plans that align supplier priorities, schedules, engineering dependencies, and deliverables with program objectives and budget constraints.
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and program risks, and manage changes through established review and escalation processes.
Evaluate alternative technical approaches, assess quality, schedule, and cost implications, and implement agreed solutions.
Lead cross-functional engineering and project activities through technical credibility, collaboration, and influence without direct authority.
Communicate technical trade-offs, project progress, risks, and recommendations to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Prepare technical reports, project updates, and leadership briefings, including senior executive reviews as required.
Improve hardware validation, system integration, and program execution processes.
Mentor junior colleagues, provide technical guidance and task oversight, and coordinate vendors, contractors, or temporary staff as needed.
Build productive working relationships across Oracle engineering organizations, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support product delivery.