Senior Principal Applied Scientist - AI Infrastructure ...

Job Description As a Senior Principal Applied Scientist on OCIu2019s AI Innovation team, youu2019ll shaping Oracleu2019s next generation AI infrastructure. You will bring foresight into concrete requirements for training and serving models at massive scale. Your evidence-backed insights will guide where we invest across the stack so OCIu2019s AI Infra offerings are ready for what is coming in the future. This role requires a deep understanding of machine learning techniques, including foundation model evaluation, traditional NLP/CV metrics, human evaluation, confidence estimation, agentive application evaluation, and RAG application evaluation. The successful candidate will have experience in conducting in-depth research, producing production-ready code, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate evaluation capabilities into various products. A strong background in programming languages, such as Python, and experience with machine learning frameworks, such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, is also required. In this role, you will lead deep research and rigorous evaluation of LLMs and related systems, designing benchmarks that capture quality, latency, cost, and reliability in real production settings. Expect to prototype new training and inference methods and run large-scale experiments that reveal scaling behavior and bottlenecks. A PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Linguistics, or a related field, with a dissertation or thesis centered on machine learning techniques, is preferred, although a Master's or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience will also be considered. Responsibilities u2022 Research and Development: Conduct in-depth research on foundation model evaluation, including traditional NLP/CV metrics, LLMaaJ techniques, human evaluation, confidence estimation, agentive application evaluation, and RAG application evaluation. Produce production-ready code for handoff of POC applications to counterparts in Engineering. u2022 Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate evaluation capabilities into various applications and products. u2022 Innovation: Identify new opportunities for evaluation and explore emerging technologies. u2022 Stay Updated: Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends and advancements in evaluation. Qualifications and Experience: u2022 PhD Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Linguistics or a related field (with a dissertation, thesis or final project centered in Machine Learning/Deep Learning/Generative AI/Computational Linguistics) and a minimum of 4 years work experience. Candidates without a PhD but with 5+ additional years' experience will be considered. u2022 Strong publication record, including as a lead author or reviewer, in top-tier journals or conferences. u2022 Extensive experience in generative AI and model/application evaluation. u2022 Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and architectures u2022 Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills u2022 Strong leadership and communication abilities Disclaimer: Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only US: Hiring Range in USD from: $139,400 to $291,800 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracleu2019s differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC5 About Us As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrowu2019s technology to tackle todayu2019s challenges. Weu2019ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sectoru2014and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity. We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. Thatu2019s why weu2019re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all. 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. Weu2019re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. 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Created: 2025-10-04