Software Architect, OCI Networking

About the business
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is a set of complementary cloud services that
enable you to build and run a range of applications and services in a highly
available hosted environment. OCI provides high-performance compute
capabilities (as physical hardware instances) and storage capacity in a flexible
overlay virtual network that is securely accessible from your on-premises
network.

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Networking provides secure, low-latency, and
high-performance connections in your virtual cloud network. Experience on-
premises performance in the cloud. Scale your network for AI and HPC
applications with thousands of CPUs and GPUs. Protect your workloads with an
advanced intrusion detection and prevention firewall.
OCI Networking IDC comprises approximately 470 engineers and leads critical
charters in Data Plane, Control Plane, Network Functions, and innovative AI for
Networking solutions. Our team develops and operates cutting-edge cloud
networking services, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high performance for
Oracle's global datacenter infrastructure.

What you'll do

Aimed at implementing AI/ML/LLM solutions for networking building a strategic greenfield new 0- 1 project for OCI.

What you'll bring
. 18+ years of industry experience, with a demonstrated record of
developing modern cloud-scale networking solutions.
. Deep technical expertise in networking protocols, distributed systems,
and datacenter network architecture (e.g., Control Plane, Data Plane,
Virtual Networks, and advanced Network Functions).
. Proven track record architecting large-scale, reliable, high-performance
networking services in a public cloud or enterprise environment.
. Experience with AI/ML applications in network monitoring and
observability is highly desirable.
. In-depth knowledge of security, compliance, and service availability as
related to networking infrastructure.

Strong leadership, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills.

Core Competencies: -

. ML Engineering experience: Built AI/ML solutions at scale in production.
. Architect and deliver intelligent systems with Large Language models, GPU clusters, vLLM, ONNX, Agentic
workflows (LangChain / LangGraph), Multi Agent Systems and related concepts
. Distributed systems, cloud computing with knowledge in AI - particularly GenAI
. Not a science leader/thought leader, but practitioner.
. Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience (preferred) in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Computer
Engineering, or related technical field.
. 15+ years overall experience in software development, with at least 4 years architecture and
designing distributed systems in cloud.
. Must have critical thinking ability.
. Clear communication style - able to present to leadership.
. Multi Cloud hosting

Preferred Qualifications
. Experience driving architectural vision and orchestrating across multi-
functional engineering teams.
. Hands-on expertise with modern programming languages (C/C++, Java,
Python, GO) and automation frameworks.
. Contributions to open-source networking or cloud infrastructure projects.
. Prior experience mentoring or managing senior technical talent.
Leadership competencies
. Performance, drive, and execution
You'll deliver value and shape a performance-driven culture while
ensuring accountability and communicating expectations.
. Collaboration
You understand and promote the value of collaboration and inclusivity
and can align strategic aims with organizational goals.
. Communicating for impact
You inspire confidence by championing a clear understanding and
support of organizational strategy and objectives.
. Inspirational leadership
You build a reputation for strategy by inspiring and empowering others
while showing leadership internally and externally.
. Competitive edge
You anticipate changes in customer needs and seize opportunities to
build value, encourage innovation, and meet objectives.
. Change agility
You're comfortable with leading strategic change and adapting to the
market. Inspiring creativity and entrepreneurial thinking is second nature.
. Mastering complexity
You think long-term in your decisions, support solutions to complex
problems, and encourage accountability in problem solving.
Education
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related
technical field is preferred for this role. An advanced degree is a plus, but not
essential

Career Level - IC5