Principal Systems Architect – Networking, AI & Streaming Platforms

Job DescriptionOracle’s Virtual Operating System (VOS) organization within Oracle Database delivers foundational communication and infrastructure technologies that power Oracle’s flagship database products, including Oracle RAC and Exadata. We are an agile, forward-thinking team driving innovation across high-performance communication, scalable networking services, and next-generation analytics and AI capabilities.ResponsibilitiesOwn key components of the Oracle Database VOS stack in your area(s) of focus, delivering end-to-end ownership from concept and design through implementation, testing, release, and production support.Drive architecture and technical direction for new and evolving services used by multiple database subsystems, balancing specificity for immediate needs with generality and reuse across a broader class of problems.Build and evolve networking and distributed systems infrastructure, including TCP/IP and HTTP/REST-based services and protocols, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and operability.Design and implement AI/agentic frameworks and workflows that improve developer productivity, including LLM‑assisted code comprehension and generation, and scalable approaches for operating on large, complex codebases.Contribute to streaming and analytics enablement, including Kafka‑oriented streaming integrations and Apache Arrow‑based analytics (DataFrames, Arrow Flight, Arrow Flight SQL) to support next‑generation observability and data workflows.Partner cross‑functionally with database development teams to define requirements, integration points, and test strategies, including functional, system, and performance testing.Act as a subject matter expert and point of contact for other groups within Oracle Database, guiding adoption and correct usage of the features and services you deliver.Work with support and field‑facing teams as needed to help diagnose and resolve issues in production environments, contributing to root‑cause analysis and long‑term fixes.Stay current with fast‑moving industry and open‑source initiatives across systems, networking, AI, and streaming analytics; evaluate applicability and drive pragmatic adoption where it improves Oracle Database competitiveness.Communicate clearly and effectively across teams, translating complex technical topics into actionable designs, reviews, and implementation plans.SalaryUS: Hiring Range in USD from: $96,800 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinionShort term disability and long term disabilityLife insurance and AD&DSupplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending AccountsPre‑tax commuter and parking benefits401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company matchPaid 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 holidaysPaid 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 leaveAdoption assistanceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanFinancial planning and group legalVoluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insuranceCareer Level – IC5Career Level – IC5Equal Opportunity Employer StatementOracle 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr