Lead Principal Applied Scientist

Oracle

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$158,300–$355,400 / yr
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10 days ago
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This role $257k
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This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $184,262–$249,762 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $257k versus about $217k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Lead Principal Applied Scientist

The Lead Principal Applied Scientist joins the product and research team to identify strategic business needs and develop machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions. This role involves leading the design and execution of research programs, including surveying state-of-the-art technologies, preparing high-quality datasets, running experiments, and optimizing model training and architectures. The individual will manage the end-to-end science strategy, oversee code quality and version control, and ensure successful production deployment in collaboration with engineering teams. Key responsibilities include authoring patents and white papers, presenting at top-tier conferences as a keynote speaker, and mentoring others on technical processes. The role focuses on solving complex business problems by translating advanced research into practical products while establishing science quality standards and maintaining the team's repository of documentation and code.

What you'll do

  • Identify and prioritize strategic business needs by evaluating literature and market trends to define ML/AI solution scopes.
  • Design and execute research programs, including proof-of-concepts, data collection, and the development of new methodologies.
  • Guide the design, training, and optimization of machine learning models and high-level system architectures.
  • Review complex code for quality and establish best practices for version control, documentation, and deployment.
  • Lead technical teams to ensure the successful integration and delivery of AI solutions into production environments.
  • Create patents, white papers, and other technical documentation to communicate research findings across the organization.
  • Represent the company as a thought leader by publishing research in top-tier journals and speaking at conferences.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert to mentor team members and advise on talent strategy and hiring decisions.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 6 to 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Must possess expertise in designing, training, and optimizing ML/AI models and solution architectures.
  • Must be able to lead the design and execution of research programs and high-quality data collection.
  • Must be able to provide guidance on high-complexity code and maintain organized codebases.
  • Must have experience publishing and presenting research findings in top-tier conferences or industry outlets.
  • Must be able to serve as a keynote speaker at conferences or panels.
  • Must demonstrate thought leadership in at least one business-critical applied research technology area.

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