AI & Cloud-Native Developer Lead

Job Description We're seeking an experienced AI/Cloud Native Developer Lead to lead our team in developing innovative AI and cloud-native applications. The successful candidate will have a strong background in AI, cloud computing, and software development, with strong Python expertise to design, build, and support AI-enabled, cloud-native applications within Oracle Cloud (OCI) and Oracle SaaS / PaaS environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable solutions. Preferred Skills and Experience: • Strong expertise in Python, including: • Debugging and refactoring large, complex codebases • Performance tuning and memory optimization • Experience integrating and troubleshooting Generative AI / LLM frameworks, such as: • OCI Generative AI services • LangChain • Vector databases / embeddings • Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application management • Experience with Oracle Visual Builder Studio (VBS): • CI/CD pipelines • Automated build and deployment workflows • Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture principles • Familiarity with OCI services (Compute, Object Storage, Logging, Monitoring, IAM) • Proven ability to analyze and resolve complex production issues • Experience working in SLA-driven, customer-facing support environments • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple incidents and deliverables • 10 or more years of software engineering or related experience • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (unless in the Bay Area, then there would be reduced travel) Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: • Lead development and support of Python-based cloud-native services running on OCI • Debug, refactor, and optimize large, complex Python codebases in production • Design, integrate, and troubleshoot LLM / Generative AI solutions, including: • OCI Generative AI SDK • LangChain-based workflows • Embeddings and vector stores • Build, optimize, and maintain Docker images and manage containerized workloads • Implement and support CI/CD pipelines using Oracle Visual Builder Studio (VBS) • Ensure reliable deployments, rollbacks, and environment consistency • Implement and enhance logging, monitoring, and alerting for production workloads • Perform root cause analysis and resolve incidents within SLA commitments • Act as a technical escalation point for Production issues • Mentor developers and establish coding, deployment, and support best practices • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices Qualifications Disclaimer: Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only US: Hiring Range in USD from: $96,800 - $251,600 per year. 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: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion • Short term disability and long term disability • 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: 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. • 11 paid holidays • 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. • Paid parental leave • Adoption assistance • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Financial planning and group legal • 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. Career Level - IC5 About Us Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything f