Senior Principal Software Engineer - Virtual GPU

Oracle • Austin, TX

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About The Position

You will be responsible for the research, design, implementation, and operation of new cloud offerings, with a particular focus on virtual GPU (vGPU) and GPU slicing technologies to power virtual workstations, rendering pipelines, and large-scale production workloads. This is an opportunity to help build a competitive GPU-powered media cloud offering from the ground up, extending OCI's reach into new, greenfield opportunities within the media and entertainment space. As a senior individual contributor, you will work with engineering and product leaders to chart the technical vision, provide guidance, and influence decisions based on your deep expertise in cloud services and GPU-accelerated workloads. You will mentor engineers, drive complex projects independently, and serve as a catalyst for technical innovation in OCI.

Responsibilities

• Research and apply state-of-the-art vGPU, GPU slicing (e.g., NVIDIA MIG), and GPU virtualization technologies to support high-performance media workloads.
• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of GPU-accelerated cloud services (virtual workstations, rendering clusters, AI/ML-enabled media tools).
• Ensure services are built for scale, availability, observability, performance, and security, optimized for graphics and rendering pipelines.
• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams to deliver cloud-native solutions for media production workflows.
• Drive operational excellence for GPU-powered services, including performance monitoring, failure analysis, and workload optimization.
• Stay ahead of emerging GPU and virtualization technologies, influencing OCI's roadmap and ensuring competitive differentiation.
• Mentor engineers and establish best practices in GPU-aware service development, software engineering standards, and operational processes.
• Define and track OKRs/KPIs related to GPU utilization, performance efficiency, and service scalability.

Benefits

• Flexible medical options
• Life insurance
• Retirement options
• Volunteer programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees