REMOTE Principal AI/ML Developer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Principal AI Developer to lead the design and development of advanced AI applications powered by large language models and to integrate them into Oracle’s Fusion ecosystem. Working remotely within the United States, you will tackle cutting‐edge challenges, set engineering best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and responsible AI solutions. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable LLM applications focusing on prompt engineering, model customization, and performance optimization.
• Design and orchestrate agent-based solutions with task decomposition, tool invocation, and robust guardrails for safe operations.
• Develop robust retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, including effective chunking, embedding model selection, and vector store optimization.
• Design, train, and optimize machine learning models with complete ML pipelines from data ingestion to deployment.
• Lead data acquisition, transformation, feature engineering, and enforce rigorous evaluation, quality, and responsible AI safety practices.
• Mentor teammates, drive best practices in AI/ML development, and collaborate in agile teams to guide strategic technical decisions.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years in software/AI development with at least 3 years focused on LLMs or deep learning systems.
• Proficiency in Python (and/or Java), cloud-based data pipelines, and MLOps tools such as OCI Data Science, MLflow, or Kubeflow.
• Hands-on expertise with LLMs including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and secure deployment strategies.
• Experience integrating AI into enterprise cloud ecosystems; Oracle Cloud/Fusion experience is a strong plus.
• Deep understanding of NLP, conversational interfaces, and responsible AI practices for safety and fairness.
• Excellent communication abilities and proven track record in mentoring and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Hiring Range in USD from $96,800 to $223,400 per annum, with eligibility for bonus and equity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short term and long term disability, life insurance with AD&D and supplemental options.
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts, plus pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off, including flexible vacation accrual, 11 paid holidays, and 72 hours of paid sick leave (with carryover up to 112 hours).
• Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and additional voluntary benefits (auto, homeowner, and pet insurance).