Principal Applied Scientist (OCI/GenAI) at Oracle

Job description

At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we build the future of the cloud for Enterprises as a diverse team of fellow creators and inventors. We act with the speed and attitude of a start-up, with the scale and customer-focus of the leading enterprise software company in the world. The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Generative AI science team is responsible for growing OCI’s Generative AI, Agent and Analytics services. Our goal is to build foundational technologies and enable customers to apply AI to solve their business problems with Oracle’s assistance and expertise in Generative AI, Database and Analytics. In this role, you will have an opportunity to work with teams of applied scientists and engineers to deliver high quality Generative AI models, Data Agent, Analytics solutions and services that delight our customers with the confidence that their data is safe and protected. Career Level - IC4 We are seeking an exceptional applied scientist to work on innovative Generative AI & Data Analytics modeling research and development efforts. As a Principal Applied Scientist in Generative AI Science team, you will be architecting, building and deploying cutting-edge, high-quality AI models and solutions at scale. You will work with a team of world-class scientists in exploring new frontiers of Generative AI and collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers and product managers to deploy these globally for real-world enterprise use-cases at the largest scale. You will play a key role in shaping the future of Generative AI & Data Analytics at Oracle and across the industry. Your contributions will be pivotal in delivering our new Generative AI-powered services for large-scale enterprise customers. Responsibilities : • Research and Development: Conduct in-depth research on Generative AI and Data Analytics, with a focus on Large Language Models (architecture, models, representation, evaluation, optimizations, planning, among others), and other emerging approaches. • AI Data and Agent Development: Design, develop, and train state-of-the-art LLM models and Agents that meet the highest quality standards. • Team Leadership: technical leadership and mentor junior scientists. • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate Generative AI capabilities into various applications and products. • Innovation: Identify new opportunities for Generative AI and Data Analytics and explore emerging technologies for Unstructured and Structured Data. • Stay Updated: Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends and advancements in this space. Qualifications and Experience : • PhD, and 2+ years relevant experience in Computer Science (focused on LLM, Agent, Analytics) or related fields; • Strong publication record, including as a lead author, in top-tier journals or AI/LLM/Analytics conferences. • Extensive experience in NLP, LLM, VLM, Retrieval, Enrichment and Analytics. • Proven track record of leading research and development projects. • Strong understanding of AI/ML algorithms and architectures. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. • Strong leadership and communication abilities Disclaimer: Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only US: Hiring Range in USD from: $126,200 to $264,100 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 Oracle's 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. As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized assessment. Principal Applied Scientist (OCI/GenAI)

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Career Level - IC4
AI Data and Agent Development: Design, develop, and train state-of-the-art LLM models and Agents that meet the highest quality standards.
Team Leadership: technical leadership and mentor junior scientists.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate Generative AI capabilities into various applications and products.
Innovation: Identify new opportunities for Generative AI and Data Analytics and explore emerging technologies for Unstructured and Structured Data.
Stay Updated: Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends and advancements in this space.
PhD, and 2+ years relevant experience in Computer Science (focused on LLM, Agent, Analytics) or related fields;
Strong publication record, including as a lead author, in top-tier journals or AI/LLM/Analytics conferences.
Extensive experience in NLP, LLM, VLM, Retrieval, Enrichment and Analytics.
Proven track record of leading research and development projects.
Strong understanding of AI/ML algorithms and architectures.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong leadership and communication abilities

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