Software Architect, OCI Networking

This architect will provide senior technical expertise and leadership to design and develop all aspects of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure software defined networks. This is a critical role playing a critical role and responsibility for delivering the next generation of automation and efficiency of a world-class network to Oracle and its customers. The network is the foundation upon which Oracle’s next generation cloud services are being built. The Oracle Cloud team is dynamic, fast-paced, and dedicated to building the best Enterprise Cloud. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven architect ready to inspire and
galvanize an organization.
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.
Provide architectural leadership across all layers of OCI Networking,
focusing on the India datacenter.
• Drive innovation in the Control Plane, leading design and implementation
of core capabilities for Virtual Networks (VN) and Network Functions.
• Spearhead initiatives for next-generation Control Plane solutions,
including enhanced network monitoring, observability, and the adoption
of AI/ML for intelligent network operations.
• Architect robust solutions for the Data Plane, optimizing Virtual Network
(VN) Data Plane performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Lead architecture and development for key network functions, including
but not limited to VNICaaS, Network Load Balancer (NLB), Security
Groups (SG), Private Network Pathways (PNP), RADS, RCE, and DNS
Proxy.
• Ensure service reliability and adherence to high availability and security
standards in the design and operation of network functions.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to align
networking infrastructure with OCI’s business and technical objectives.
• Mentor and guide senior engineers, fostering technical excellence and
knowledge sharing across the team.
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
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.
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.