Principal Software Developer for Data and AI Engines

Oracle • Redwood City, CA

18h

About The Position

Are you ready to shape the future of intelligent data systems? We’re seeking an AI and Data Management Developer to design and develop the next generation of scalable, intelligent data management and applied AI platforms. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of AI, data engineering, and enterprise architecture, where your ideas will directly influence how data and intelligence converge across our global ecosystem.
In this role, you’ll architect cutting-edge systems that blend Vector Database technologies, agent frameworks, knowledge assistants, and NL2SQL solutions to deliver seamless, AI-powered data experiences. You’ll define technical strategy, craft architectural roadmaps, and guide cross-functional teams to bring bold, intelligent, and performant systems to life.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 6+ years in software or data engineering, with 3+ years focused on AI/ML or data management systems.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts, MLOps, and modern data architectures (data mesh, lakehouse, etc.).
• Expertise in data modeling, distributed systems, and performance optimization.
• Proven ability to translate business goals into scalable, intelligent architectures.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with LLMs, embeddings, RAG pipelines, and vector databases.
• Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks and building multi-agent workflows for real-world applications.
• Understanding of AI governance, ethical AI design, and data privacy principles.
• Contributions to open-source AI or data projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design of enterprise-scale AI and data management platforms.
• Develop architectural roadmaps and set the technical direction for intelligent data systems.
• Drive innovation across Vector Databases, agentic AI frameworks, RAG pipelines, and applied AI integration.
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and researchers to build systems that are reliable, scalable, and production-ready.
• Champion data intelligence and automation, enabling smarter decisions and next-gen user experiences.
• Ensure designs adhere to principles of data privacy, security, compliance, and AI governance.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level