GenAI PhD Applied Scientist

Job Description

This position is intended for individuals graduating with their Doctorate degree by December 2025, or those who have graduated within 12 months of the start date.

Location: This position is fully in office, based in Austin, Nashville, Santa Clara, or Seattle.

The Program:

At Oracle, we believe that our future success relies on attracting top-tier early-career talent poised to drive next-generation services and solutions. Our program is designed to enhance your learning, build your network, and accelerate your impact in the tech industry.

The Team:

Join us at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), where we are revolutionizing the cloud for enterprises. As a collective of innovators, we operate at the pace of a start-up while maintaining the scale and customer focus of a leading global software provider.

The Oracle Generative AI Service is a dynamic team dedicated to delivering groundbreaking solutions at the nexus of artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to create and manage large-scale cloud services utilizing cutting-edge machine learning technologies. We are dedicated to equipping our customers with exceptional cloud products to solve tough global challenges.

Our OCI business is experiencing remarkable growth at a rate of 52% annually, stemming from our commitment to helping organizations worldwide address their most complex problems while ensuring performance, reliability, and security.

Join an exceptional team of researchers to push the boundaries in areas such as:

• Generative AI Applications
• Agentic Platforms
• Reasoning and Planning
• Retrieval Augmented Generation
• Generative AI Evaluation
• Responsible AI
• Verticalization of Models
• NL2Code, NL2SQL
• Multimodal Generative AI
• Speech Technology

The Company:

Oracle stands as the premier provider of business software, operating in over 175 countries. We leverage innovative technologies to address real-world challenges, empowering various sectors-from business transformation to governmental advancement and supporting non-profits. Explore more about us at Oracle (NYSE:ORCL).

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

As an Applied Scientist on the Generative AI Service team, you will spearhead the development of scalable, high-performance AI model training and serving systems in collaboration with fellow applied scientists and software engineers. You will optimize model structures for enhanced performance and scalability while utilizing the latest technologies in this rapidly evolving field. Be instrumental in shaping the future of Generative AI at Oracle, focusing on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Multi-modality Models. Your work will be crucial in delivering our Generative AI services to large enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product managers to align business and product requirements with AI initiatives.
• Partner with technical leaders to ensure timely delivery of models and integration of services.
• Coordinate with global teams to transition projects from research to production-ready solutions.
• Develop innovative OCI services and features harnessing breakthroughs in generative AI, machine learning, and deep learning.
• Design and evaluate the architecture for generative AI systems, applying best practices across data, models, training, and evaluation.
• Lead and mentor machine learning engineers at various experience levels.
• Create production-quality code while promoting the best coding and engineering practices.
• Engage in planning, reviewing, and retrospective project sessions.
• Identify and mitigate risks at the intersection of business and engineering.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to incorporate evaluation capabilities and explore new technological opportunities.

What You'll Bring: (Minimum Qualifications)

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Linguistics, or related field, with a focus on Machine Learning and Deep Learning, by December 2025.
• Proficient programming skills in Python and experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Strong technical knowledge of Machine Learning, Deep Learning architectures such as Transformers, and training methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with LLM technologies and generative AI methodologies, including parameter-efficient fine-tuning and advanced prompt engineering.
• Experience with LLM frameworks and plugins like LangChain, LlamaIndex, VectorStores, and LLMOps.
• Background in Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and Software Development with research and innovation experience.
• Practical experience in fields such as ASR, TTS, translation, or conversational AI.
• Proven analytical skills and problem-solving abilities in AI/ML or language processing.
• Experience designing data collection and evaluation systems for production environments.
• Commitment to staying updated and applying findings to solve business challenges.
• Strong publication record in reputable journals or conferences, either as author or reviewer.
• Reside in the United States and/or attend a university in the US.
• Able to obtain work authorization in the US by 2025.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with LLM and delivering Generative AI models highly valued.
• Familiarity with recent advancements in computer vision and multimodal modeling is a plus.
• Strong grasp of machine learning algorithms.
• Open-source contributions to the AI/ML community.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Disclaimer:

Positions may require compliance with specific customer-facing mandates, including immunization and occupational health regulations.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary Range: The hiring range in the US is $97,500 to $199,500 annually, with eligibility for bonuses and equity based on experience, skills, and market conditions.

Oracle offers a complete benefits package, including:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion services.
2. Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
3. Life and accident insurance.
4. Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
5. 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching.
6. Paid time off, including flexible vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
7. Parental leave and adoption assistance.
8. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
9. Financial planning and legal assistance.
10. Voluntary benefits including auto and homeowners insurance.

We accept applications for this role for a minimum of three days from the posting date or until the position is filled.

About Us:

As a leading cloud solution provider, Oracle harnesses the technology of tomorrow to meet the challenges of today. With a commitment to integrity and innovation, we support an inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive and contribute. Join us for global opportunities and a balanced work-life culture.

At Oracle, we are dedicated to including individuals with disabilities throughout the employment process. Contact us for accessibility assistance or accommodations as needed.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, consistent with applicable law.