Senior Principal Software Engineer - Virtual GPU

Oracle • Nashville, TN

81d • $96,800 - $251,600

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.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field with 10+ years of software engineering experience in large-scale distributed systems or cloud services.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and operating cloud services with GPU acceleration (vGPU, GPU slicing, multi-instance GPU [MIG], or GPU virtualization frameworks).
• Deep knowledge of media production workflows (rendering, compositing, digital asset management, scene description frameworks like USD, etc.) and the GPU requirements they entail.
• Strong background in high-performance computing, virtualization, and resource scheduling/orchestration for GPU-powered workloads.
• Experience leading development of services requiring elastic scaling of GPU resources across geo-distributed data centers.
• Extensive experience with software implementation, code/design review, performance tuning, and root cause analysis in GPU or HPC environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, mentor engineers, and drive technical innovation independently.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across distributed teams.

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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree