Lead Principal Applied Scientist

Oracle

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CASeattle, WA
Salary: $158,300–$355,400 / yr
Posted: 123 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Lead Principal Applied Scientist

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The Lead Principal Applied Scientist joins the product and research team to identify strategic business needs and drive the identification of machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions. This role involves leading the design and execution of research programs, preparing high-quality datasets, running proofs-of-concept, and optimizing ML/AI model architectures. The individual will guide technical teams to deploy solutions into production, maintain the codebase, and establish best practices for version control and code review. Key responsibilities include publishing research findings in top-tier conferences, creating patents, and interpreting complex data to inform technical strategy. The position requires expertise in model training, fine-tuning, and computation optimizations to solve complex product problems and advance state-of-the-art technologies within the business.

Skills

Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Model Training Fine-tuning Solution Architecture Version Control Technical Documentation

What you'll do

Identify and prioritize strategic business needs related to machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Design and execute research programs to develop new theories, tools, and state-of-the-art methodologies.
Oversee the training, fine-tuning, and optimization of ML/AI models and solution architectures.
Evaluate and manage high-complexity code while establishing best practices for version control and deployment.
Translate complex data insights into technical documentation, patents, and white papers.
Guide engineering teams to ensure the successful integration and production deployment of AI solutions.
Represent the company as a thought leader by publishing research and speaking at industry conferences.

What we're looking for

Must have 10+ years of experience in the field.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Must demonstrate expertise and thought leadership in at least one business-critical applied research technology area.
Must be able to design, train, and optimize ML/AI models and solution architectures.
Must be able to lead the publication and presentation of research findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
Must be able to serve as a keynote speaker in conferences or panels.
Must be able to guide technical teams through the development, peer review, and production deployment of ML/AI solutions.

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