Senior Principal Software Engineer - Healthcare AI

Job Description

We are seeking a Consulting Member of Technical Staff (IC5) to serve as the technical leader and principal architect for mission-critical communication infrastructure that powers all client / agent interactions in our Clinical AI platform. You'll design and implement the core messaging systems, streaming protocols, and realtime communication machinery that enables multi-modal healthcare experiences for providers and patients worldwide.

As the technical leader on this team, you'll drive architectural decisions for enterprise-grade distributed systems that handle diverse traffic patterns including multimedia, voice, and data streams. You'll work hands-on with cloud-native infrastructure using Kubernetes, modern streaming protocols, and distributed messaging systems that must operate with healthcare-grade reliability and security.

This is a high-impact technical leadership role within our Clinical AI organization, where you'll collaborate with hundreds of developers across Oracle Health while maintaining the agility and innovation speed of a true startup. You'll be instrumental in our mission to transform healthcare delivery and patient experiences across the US and globally through cutting-edge technical solutions.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

10+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in backend systems and distributed architectures

Proven track record as a technical leader on complex, mission-critical systems

Extensive hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade realtime communication systems

Deep technical expertise in distributed messaging systems, streaming protocols, and cloud-native architectures

Strong experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and cloud infrastructure at scale

Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions and influence engineering teams without direct management authority

Experience delivering mission-critical systems with strict reliability and performance requirements

Strong engineering discipline, system design skills, and architectural thinking

Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor other engineers

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Distributed Systems, or related technical field

Experience with audio / video streaming protocols and multimedia communication systems

Background in healthcare technology, regulated environments, or mission-critical applications

Hands-on experience with modern messaging platforms, event streaming, and realtime data processing

Track record of technical leadership in high-growth, fast-paced environments

Experience working in startup-like environments within larger enterprises

Strong open-source contributions or technical publications in relevant domains

Passion for healthcare innovation and improving patient outcomes through technology

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal technical architect for core communication infrastructure supporting Clinical AI agents

Design and implement distributed systems that handle diverse traffic patterns including multimedia, voice, and data streams

Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy for enterprise-grade messaging, streaming, and realtime communication systems

Lead hands-on development of cloud-native infrastructure using Kubernetes, modern streaming protocols, and distributed messaging platforms

Collaborate with product teams to architect multi-modal healthcare applications for providers and patients

Establish technical excellence through rigorous engineering practices, code reviews, and architectural guidance

Partner with hundreds of developers across Oracle Health to ensure seamless integration and platform consistency

Design and implement systems that meet healthcare industry standards for security, compliance, and reliability

Drive innovation and technical decision-making while leveraging enterprise-scale resources and infrastructure

Mentor and guide other engineers on best practices for distributed systems and realtime communication

Present technical designs, trade-offs, and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional teams

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 : $96,800 to $251,600 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 :

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

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 - IC5

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