Are you ready to shape the future of intelligent data systems? We’re seeking an AI and Data Management Senior Engineer / Researcher to design and lead 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.

Design, develop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc.

AI and Data Management Principal Engineer / Researcher

Team: DB AI Research

Summary:
Are you ready to shape the future of intelligent data systems? We’re seeking an AI and Data Management Principal Engineer / Researcher to design and lead 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 knowledge base technologies, agent frameworks 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.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to the architecture and design of enterprise-scale AI and data management platforms.
• Drive innovation across Knowledge bases, 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 5+ 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.

Bonus Points

• 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.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a team pioneering enterprise-scale AI and data platforms.
• Collaborate with world-class engineers, data scientists, and researchers driving innovation in applied AI.
• Work on projects that redefine how intelligence powers enterprise systems.
• Thrive in a culture that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning.

Join us and help define how data + AI = the future of intelligent systems.

Responsibilities

As a member of the software engineering division, you will take an active role in the definition and evolution of standard practices and procedures. Define specifications for significant new projects and specify, design and develop software according to those specifications. You will perform professional software development tasks associated with the developing, designing and debugging of software applications or operating systems.

About Us

Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.

True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that 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.

We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

As a member of the software engineering division, you will take an active role in the definition and evolution of standard practices and procedures. You will be responsible for defining and developing software for tasks associated with the developing, designing and debugging of software applications or operating systems.

Career Level - IC4

Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.

True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that 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.

We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1-888-404-2494 in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.