Principal Network Engineer

**Job Description**We are the AI Infrastructure - Network Operations team at OCI. We support and operate the RDMA/RoCE network fabrics for OCI's largest AI and HPC customers. These fabrics are the foundation underneath OCI's AI, GPU and HPC services, and support major tier-0 vendors in the generative AI industry. If you're running an AI workload at OCI, we're running the RDMA network underneath your workload.A Principal Network Engineer on our team supports the design, deployment, and operations of a large-scale global Oracle cloud computing environment (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - OCI). Primarily focused on operation and support of RDMA/RoCE network fabrics and systems, through a combination of a deep network understanding and automation skills to operate a production environment. As OCI is a cloud-based network with a global footprint, this support will include hundreds of thousands of network devices supporting millions of servers, connected over a mix of dedicated backbone infrastructure and the Internet.**Responsibilities**Lead network lifecycle management programs by defining high-levelobjectives and delivery procedures. Organizes project technicalmilestones & supporting tasks. Works as project technical lead,coordinating effort of two or three engineers. Advisesproject/program manager and coordinates with immediate and skip-levelleadership. Collaborates across teams within same org (same VP). Mayserve as technical SME in cross-functional activities. Has technicalresponsibility for complex project(s), including project requirements,specifications, and documentation. Responsible for decomposinghigh-level architectures into detailed designs. Leads multipleengineers in developing network solutions consisting of multiplemodules with complex interactions; Work with supporting service teamsto ensure solutions are properly supported by monitoring andautomation systems. Serves at Tier2 or specialized escalation pointfor network events and provides break-fix support for large-scaleevents. Serves as principle point of contact for driving systematicresolution of complex network issues. Act as SME for root causeanalysis efforts. Frequently develops scripts to automatenon-traditional, complex tasks for business unit. May serve as atechnical lead on network automation design and delivery projects.Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle.Provides a broad set of guidance to technical and senior technicalmembers of staff. Interprets input from leaders (technical andmanagers) and provides focused development to junior member. Able tocarry out technical coaching sessions, and helps junior membersdevelop skills. Collaborates with vendor engineering and accountmanager to address current business or operational issues.Participates in the development of RFQ/RFPs. May lead the adoption ofnew vendor hardware. Active communication with product teams.Responsible to drive technology to meet product and servicerequirements. Participate in coordinated communication with productteams, networking leadership, and PMO to help assess gaps, solutionsand needs.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: $109,200 to $223,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.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:1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion2. Short term disability and long term disability3. Life insurance and AD&D4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match8. 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.9. 11 paid holidays10. 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.11. Paid parental leave12. Adoption assistance13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan14. Financial planning and group legal15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insuranceThe 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 - IC4**About Us**Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That's why we're committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that 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.