Principal Applied Scientist

Oracle

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$126,200–$264,100 / yr
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96 days ago
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TL;DR · Principal Applied Scientist

The Principal Applied Scientist joins the Generative AI science team to advance OCI’s Generative AI, Agent, and Analytics services. In this role, you will architect, build, and deploy high-quality AI models and solutions at scale for real-world enterprise use-cases. Your daily responsibilities include conducting in-depth research on Large Language Models, including architecture, evaluation, and optimizations, while designing and training state-of-the-art LLM models and Agents. You will provide technical leadership to junior scientists and collaborate with software engineers and product managers to integrate capabilities into various products. Key technical requirements include expertise in NLP, VLM, Retrieval, Enrichment, and Analytics. You will solve complex problems involving unstructured and structured data to deliver foundational technologies for large-scale enterprise customers.

What does a Applied Scientist earn?

Median $208800 from 61 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Conduct in-depth research on Large Language Model architectures, evaluation, and optimization techniques.
  • Design, develop, and train high-quality LLM models and AI agents for enterprise use.
  • Architect and deploy advanced Generative AI and Data Analytics solutions at a global scale.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior scientists within the team.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into various products and services.
  • Identify new opportunities and explore emerging technologies for structured and unstructured data.

What we're looking for

  • PhD, or Master's degree and 2+ years relevant experience in Computer Science focused on LLM, Agent, Analytics, or related fields.
  • Strong publication record as a lead author in top-tier journals or AI/LLM/Analytics conferences.
  • Extensive experience in NLP, LLM, VLM, Retrieval, Enrichment, and Analytics.
  • Proven track record of leading research and development projects.
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML algorithms and architectures.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with AI Agents, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Oracle AI Database.

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