Software Development Senior Director- Applied Science

At Oracle Analytics, we are reimagining how enterprises derive value from their data. We looking for a Senior Director of Applied Science to play a leading role in the development of next-generation generative AI powered analytics solutions. As a Senior Director you will lead teams of applied scientists, data scientists, and research engineers in developing new approaches to natural language based interaction with structured data, creating agentic systems for multi-faceted data analysis, enabling custom analytics, and integrating your solutions into intelligent applications for industry verticals. You will collaborate with product and engineering leadership to design new services and product features and transition cutting-edge science solutions into production. 

The role is intended for a science leader with deep expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI and at least 7 years of experience leading AI teams in an industry setting. The successful candidate should have the ability to identify novel research and business trends and design practical science solutions in response to business requirements. Practical experience building and leading teams in generative AI based development (LLMs, agents/agent frameworks, model evaluation techniques) is required, as is experience deploying and continuously improving science solutions within production environments, with demonstrated impact on business outcomes. Preferred qualifications include expertise in analytics, machine learning for structured data, graph-based learning, time series modeling, or mathematical optimization. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead an applied science team to develop innovative science solutions in response to business requirements.

• Stay informed on science and industry trends and help set strategic technical directions.

• Own strategy execution and collaborate with cross-functional team to deliver on yearly goals.

• Identify new opportunities for scientific exploration and evaluate emerging technologies.

• Hire and develop junior and mid-level applied scientists.

 

Qualifications and Experience:

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working on Machine Learning/AI/Generative AI.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience leading Applied Science teams in an industry setting.

• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks. 

• Strong publication record in first-tier journals or conferences (ACL, EMNLP, ICML, ICLR, Neurips, etc.)

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Understanding of business and engineering oriented aspects of AI development.

•Strong team leadership and communication abilities. 

• Ownership-oriented mindset and ability to execute within a fast-paced environment.

 

Career Level - M5

 

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: $141,200 to $338,500 per annum. 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:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. 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 holidays
10. 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 leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. 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 - M5

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