Oracle · 2 days ago
Senior Applied Scientist
Oracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Applied Scientist to join their OCI Generative AI Science team. The role involves researching, developing, and improving speech and conversational AI models while collaborating with a diverse team to deliver production-grade AI services for global customers.
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Responsibilities
Independently design, implement, and evaluate deep learning models and algorithms for speech recognition, synthesis, translation, and conversational AI applications
Take ownership of specific project components from early research and data exploration through experimental analysis, prototyping, and delivery of production-ready solutions
Collaborate proactively with other applied scientists, engineers, and product managers to contribute new technical ideas and approaches to core OCI Speech Science projects
Conduct thorough error analysis, troubleshooting, and iteration to continuously improve model performance and robustness
Author technical documentation, experimental reports, and present findings at team or cross-team forums
Stay up-to-date with recent advancements in AI/ML and speech/language technologies, and identify opportunities to apply them in OCI products
Adhere to best practices in responsible AI, model validation, and data security
Qualification
Required
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Linguistics, or a related field, with dissertation or projects focused on machine learning, speech processing, NLP, or AI
Alternatively, a Master's degree with significant research or project experience in the above areas
Up to 5 years of relevant post-graduate, academic, or industry experience
Demonstrated ability to independently advance research or applied projects from start to finish, including formulating problems, conducting experiments, and interpreting results
Strong programming skills in Python and experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
Hands-on experience in one or more areas: ASR, TTS, S2S translation, conversational AI, or related NLP topics
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities in AI/ML or speech/language processing domains
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in technical documentation and presentations
Collaborate, reliable, and motivated to take initiative in a fast-paced team environment
Benefits
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
Company
Oracle
Oracle is an integrated cloud application and platform services that sells a range of enterprise information technology solutions.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$25.75BKey Investors
Sequoia Capital
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $18B
2025-02-03Post Ipo Debt· $7.75B
1986-03-12IPO
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