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Senior Principal Applied Scientist (GenAI)

Oracle
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/11/2026
Job Description

We are seeking a visionary leader to spearhead post training model research and development efforts. As the post training science lead, you will be responsible for driving the development and implementation of cutting-edge methodologies around improving model performance based on human feedback. You will lead a team of world-class scientists in exploring new frontiers of code generation for the most popular languages simplifying documentation, unit testing, optimizing existing code, explaining code and simplifying way users interact with the database systems enabling natural language interface.

Responsibilities

  • Research and Development: Conduct in-depth research on code generation techniques, including code to code (Java, SQL, Python, etc.), doc to code/code to doc, and other emerging approaches.
  • Model Development: Design, develop, and train state-of-the-art code generation models that meet the highest quality standards.
  • Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing team of scientists and engineers.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate code generation capabilities into various applications and products.
  • Innovation: Identify new opportunities for image generation and explore emerging technologies.
  • Stay Updated: Maintain a deep understanding of industry trends and advancements in code generation.


Qualifications and Experience:

  • PhD Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Linguistics or a related field with a dissertation, thesis or final project centered in Machine Learning and Deep Learning) with 8 years relevant experience is preferred but not a must; OR Masters (with 12 years) or Bachelor’s (16 years ) in related field with relevant experience
  • Strong publication record, including as a lead author or reviewer, in top-tier journals or conferences.
  • Extensive experience in image generation, computer vision, and deep learning
  • Proven track record of leading research and development projects
  • Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and architectures
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong leadership and communication abilities


If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of image generation and have a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply

Qualifications

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $139,400 - $291,800 per year. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
  • Short term disability and long term disability
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
  • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
  • Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Financial planning and group legal
  • Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance


The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC5

About Us

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s challenges. We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40 years of change by operating with integrity.

We know that true innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing an inclusive workforce that promotes opportunities for all.

Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer competitive benefits based on parity and consistency and support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing accommodation-request_mb@oracle.com or by calling 1 888 404 2494 in the United States.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

Salary : $139,400 - $291,800

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