Senior Research Engineer – Agentic AI

Oracle is hiring a Senior Research Engineer specialized in Agentic AI for its Nashville, Davidson County, US office. This role drives cutting‑edge research and development of enterprise AI products that power intelligent data analysis at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and evaluate agentic and generative AI models that integrate with Oracle Analytics platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and software engineers to translate research breakthroughs into production‑ready features.
• Lead experiments in machine learning, optimization, and reinforcement learning, publishing findings internally and externally.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the AI research community through papers, patents, and conference presentations.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of AI solutions deployed across enterprise customers.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on research experience with agentic AI, large language models, or generative AI.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Java, and proficiency with deep‑learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX).
• Proven track record of publishing peer‑reviewed papers or filing patents.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud‑native AI services (Oracle Cloud, AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of data management, analytics pipelines, and enterprise software integration.
• Familiarity with reinforcement learning, optimization algorithms, and large‑scale distributed training.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $130,998.84 annually (fixed). Oracle offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, and continuous learning opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of AI research will I work on at Oracle?

You will focus on agentic and generative AI, developing models that integrate with Oracle Analytics for enterprise data analysis.

Do I need a Ph.D. for this position?

A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required, or equivalent industry research experience.

What is the salary for this role?

The position offers a fixed annual salary of $130,998.84.