Principal Software Developer - OCI AI Applications

Oracle•Nashville, TN

53d

About The Position

At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we are building the future of cloud computing-designed for enterprises, engineered for performance, and optimized for AI at scale. We are a fast-paced, mission-driven team within one of the world's largest cloud platforms. The AI Data & Dev Platform Strategy team within OCI is focused on developing infrastructure and tools to operationalize Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic AI systems. Our goal is to empower developers and enterprises to deploy intelligent applications and agents that integrate seamlessly with cloud services. Role Summary As a Principal Software Engineer (IC4), you will contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, distributed systems that serve LLMs and support agent-based workflows. You will work in a collaborative environment with applied scientists, ML engineers, and software teams to deliver performant and reliable AI application. This is a high-impact engineering role with opportunities to grow technical expertise in large-scale systems and advanced AI technologies.

Requirements

BS in Computer Science or related technical field.
6+ years of experience in backend software development with cloud infrastructure or 6+ years of experience in frontend software development
Strong proficiency in at least one language such as Go, Java, Python, C++, or React, Vue.js, Svelte for frontend.
Experience building and maintaining distributed services in a production environment.
Familiarity with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and CI/CD practices.
Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals such as algorithms, operating systems, and networking.

Nice To Haves

MS in Computer Science.
Experience working with LLM serving frameworks like vLLM, DeepSpeed, or FasterTransformer.
Exposure to agent-based AI systems or tool-based inference workflows.
Knowledge of cloud-native observability tools and scalable service design.
Experience in LangChain and/or LangGraph is a big plus

Benefits

Build mission-critical AI application with real-world impact.
Work closely with a collaborative and experienced global team.
Expand your knowledge in AI, cloud computing, and distributed systems.
Contribute to one of Oracle's most innovative and fast-growing initiatives.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

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