This role pays more than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$177,250–$241,650
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$257k
versus about
$209k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
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About Oracle
Oracle Corporation is a leading multinational technology company specializing in database software, cloud computing, and enterprise software.
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Listed pay typically runs
$102,300–$223,999
across 619 roles with salary data.
As a Sr. Principal Applied Scientist, you will join the team to develop AI-enabled platform capabilities for scientific and data-intensive enterprise use cases. You will work at the intersection of applied natural sciences, data science, and AI engineering to translate complex scientific domain knowledge into practical cloud products. Your daily responsibilities include leading research and experimentation, prototyping solutions for strategic customers, and building scalable, reusable platform services. You will design evaluation methods for models, manage data pipelines, and collaborate with engineers to operationalize production-grade systems. The role requires expertise in fields like molecular biology or chemistry, along with proficiency in Python and common machine learning libraries. You will solve problems involving structured and multimodal datasets while implementing advanced techniques such as retrieval-augmented generation, AI agents, and knowledge extraction for high-impact scientific workflows.
What does a Applied Scientist earn?
Median $208800 from 50 postings across 10 companies.
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Python
R
Generative AI
Large Language Models
Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Agentic Workflows
Bioinformatics
Cloud Computing
Containers
Version Control
Data Science
Statistical Computing