Sr. Principal Applied Scientist- AI - Full-time

Oracle
Phoenix, US
On-site

Job Description

Position Overview

PLEASE NOTE: This role will be working in the Redwood City, CA office. The Oracle Applied AI team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge AI solutions that push the boundaries of machine learning, LLM applications, and AI agents. We deploy scalable, production-ready solutions for Oracle’s Enterprise customers. If you are passionate about data, LLM, AI agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and enterprise scale AI, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop STOA LLM, RAG and agent evaluation solutions and integrate with Oracle GenAI products.
  • Develop algorithms and solutions using Reinforcement Learning, Adversarial Generation and other data augment techniques for auto-evaluation.
  • Design, develop, and deploy AI-driven applications using advanced Machine Learning and Agentic Workflows.
  • Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures and AI Agents for intelligent automation and decision-making.
  • Work with Oracle Vector Database and other cutting-edge retrieval systems to optimize AI performance.
  • Optimize ML models and AI workflows for real-world applications, ensuring efficiency and reliability in production environments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into products and services at scale.
  • Communicate and share work at both internal and external technical communities.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 12 years in a related position.
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or Machine Learning; Ph.D. in AI/ML or Statistics preferred.
  • Real-world experience in productionizing AI/ML systems and model development life cycles.
  • Strong expertise in Machine Learning/AI, Statistics, and Algorithms.
  • Expertise in large-scale distributed or high-performance systems.
  • Deep understanding of Agentic Workflows, AI Agents, or RAG architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with Crew.ai, Langchain, or similar AI development frameworks (a plus).
  • Knowledge of vector databases, particularly Oracle Vector Database (a plus).
  • Experience deploying AI applications/services in hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) is highly preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to build AI-powered solutions from concept to deployment.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort with ambiguity.
  • Experience with building 0-1 products is highly preferred.
  • Proficiency in Python and familiarity with relevant ML/AI libraries.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation Range: USD $96,800 to $251,600 per annum; may be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
  • Short term and long term disability coverage.
  • 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 with flexible vacation accrual based on tenure and work hours.
  • 11 paid holidays and 72 hours of paid sick leave (with annual refresh and carry-over cap).
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Financial planning and group legal services.
  • Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

LlmRagAi agentsReinforcement learningAdversarial generationAgentic workflowsOracle vector databasePythonCommunicationProblem-solvingTeam collaborationTechnical communicationAiMachine learningEnterprise applications

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingCommunication

Domain Knowledge

AILLMEnterprise scale AI

Salary

$96,800 - $251,600

year

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

principal

Posted

3/21/2026

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