Senior Principal Software Engineer - AI and GPU ...

Job Description Join Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's (OCI) innovative architecture development engineering team as a Senior Principal Software Engineer specializing in GPU platform software and system development. At the forefront of AI advancements, we are exploring next-generation AI accelerators and hardware solutions. As a key member of our dynamic team, you will evaluate, prototype, and optimize state-of-the-art AI hardware and custom-designed AI chips. Your contributions will drive the development of our cutting-edge Cloud AI Infrastructure platforms. Your role will include defining platforms, overseeing development, conducting design reviews, integrating systems, and performing rigorous performance testing and characterization. Collaborate closely with third-party GPU IC suppliers and internal hardware and software teams to enhance Oracle's AI Cloud platform offerings, directly impacting the future of AI hardware for machine and deep learning applications. Responsibilities Assess system architecture and analyze implementation pathways. Collaborate with hardware teams on AI hardware platform development, deployment, and troubleshooting. Benchmark and analyze performance of AI accelerators from emerging hardware vendors. Compare new AI accelerators with industry-standard hardware for training and inference tasks. Create tools and processes for evaluating hardware performance in real-world AI applications. Enhance performance optimization algorithms for AI models on the hardware. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. Over 10 years of software development experience. Proficiency in coding with Java, GoLang, C#, or other object-oriented languages. In-depth knowledge of AI/GPU platform architecture. Experience in large-scale, distributed services infrastructure. Hands-on experience with GPU supplier test code and open-source AI tools. Expertise in the architecture and implementation of modern server platforms. Skilled in complex issue debugging and root cause analysis. Strong problem-solving skills coupled with excellent communication and ownership drive. Preferred Qualifications Technical lead experience on large-scale cloud services. Experience developing services on a public cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, Oracle). Familiarity with AI accelerator chips. Knowledge of AI benchmarks and performance tools. Understanding of AI model optimization techniques for hardware acceleration. Experience with running firmware and system diagnostics tools, and proficiency in scripting custom tests. Disclaimer: Some customer-facing roles may require compliance with health mandates. Salary Range Information: US: Hiring range from $96,800 to $251,600 per annum, with eligibility for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle offers a competitive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Short-term and long-term disability. Life insurance and AD&D. Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care. 401(k) Savings Plan with company match. Paid flexible vacation and holidays. Paid sick leave and parental leave. Adoption assistance. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Financial planning and group legal assistance. This role typically remains open for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as it stays posted. About Us Oracle combines data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise for impactful innovations. With AI embedded in our products, we enable customers to unlock a better future. Join us in shaping AI and cloud solutions that alter the landscape of technology. We prioritize diversity and inclusion, ensuring our workforce reflects a range of perspectives. We offer competitive benefits and encourage community engagement through volunteerism. Oracle values inclusivity for all candidates, providing accommodations as needed during the hiring process. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2026-03-06