Lead Principal Software Developer - GenAI Platform

Join Oracle Cloud Infrastructure! At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we are on a mission to redefine the future of enterprise cloud through innovation and exceptional teamwork. By blending the agility of a start-up with the reach of a global leader in software, we empower our teams to create cutting-edge solutions that deliver real value to our customers. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Principal Software Developer with a strong focus on backend development, machine learning, and AI/GenAI to lead the design, development, and launch of our state-of-the-art GenAI Platform. In this crucial role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and build reliable backend systems, enhancing the GenAI capabilities for Oracle Cloud customers. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring that our systems are secure, scalable, and efficient, supporting OCI’s objective to provide intelligent cloud experiences. In this impactful position, you will: Design and implement robust automation pipelines for infrastructure, security, and compliance, ensuring seamless policy enforcement throughout the product lifecycle. Architect multi-region topologies on OCI, deploying service stacks across various regions to ensure high availability and optimal performance. Develop and optimize large-scale analytics pipelines and foundational infrastructure using large relational and non-relational databases, balancing consistency, availability, and performance effectively. Create production-grade MLOps workflows using internal OCI tools and platforms (such as OCI Data Science and Data Integration Service), enabling reproducible training pipelines and model deployment strategies based on CI/CD methodologies. This is a fantastic opportunity to work cross-functionally, influence key architectural decisions in backend and machine learning, and drive innovation in AI-powered analytics within Oracle Cloud. If you enjoy tackling big challenges and wish to contribute to the future of cloud intelligence, we would love to hear from you! Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. A minimum of 10 years of hands-on software engineering experience in designing, building, and operating large-scale backend systems. Extensive programming proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala, with a strong history of delivering production-quality solutions. Deep operational knowledge of a major cloud platform (OCI, AWS, GCP, Azure) and familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Proven experience in architecting, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructures, ideally on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Hands-on experience in deploying and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). A solid understanding of DevOps/ML Ops practices, with practical experience in deploying and managing analytics/ML models in production environments. Ability to design, evolve, and maintain RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger). Strong knowledge of RDBMS, query optimization, and NoSQL data stores. Demonstrated ability to tackle complex technical challenges and contribute to problem resolution in high-impact projects. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the capacity to mentor others while remaining actively involved in implementation activities. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s or higher degree in Computer Science or a related field. 12+ years of professional experience in cloud infrastructure, backend engineering, DevOps, or ML Ops roles. Recognized certifications in cloud computing, security, or DevOps methodologies. Experience operating and optimizing large-scale analytics workloads (Spark/Data Flow, Autonomous Data Warehouse, Object Storage). Proven track record of building production-grade MLOps workflows and deploying ML/AI models at scale. Experience designing secure, automated, and compliant infrastructure in regulated environments. Advanced coding skills in Python and Java, with experience in distributed computing frameworks (Spark, Hive). Prior experience with major production systems, cloud support, or similar high-availability domains. Thorough understanding of cloud platform architectures (AWS, OCI, Azure) and operational best practices. Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles. Experience with progressive rollout strategies and driving the technical vision for AI-powered analytics solutions. Responsibilities: As a Consulting Member of Technical Staff, you will lead the design and evolution of cloud-scale services based on a distributed microservices architecture. You will advocate for software development best practices within your organization to facilitate rapid development and deployment of high-quality software. Additionally, you will identify key performance indicators for your software and iteratively create impactful solutions that address complex customer challenges. Your hands-on involvement in software design, development, and debugging in a cloud-native environment will be essential. This position includes workplace and benefit information specific to the stated locations. The hiring range in USD is from $96,800 to $251,600 per annum, which may include bonuses, equity, and compensation deferral options. The Oracle benefits package is comprehensive and includes medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and various voluntary benefits.

Created: 2026-03-10