Principal Data Scientist

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Oracle is hiring a Principal Data Scientist in Zurich on a hybrid basis to shape the next generation of scalable, AI driven platforms at the intersection of AI, data engineering and enterprise architecture. The ideal candidate holds an MSc or equivalent, 10+ years of hands-on data science or ML experience, and deep expertise in Generative AI systems, LLMs, retrieval augmented generation, model evaluation and AI Agent frameworks such as LangGraph or CrewAI, with solid knowledge of agent planning, tool use, memory management and multi-agent collaboration. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight concrete projects, leadership and mentorship, clear English communication, and readiness for Zurich hybrid work; emphasize problem solving and business impact, and visit oracle.com/careers.

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Principal Data Scientist
Location: Zurich, hybrid

Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and trusted 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 that’s leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives for the better. Explore opportunities at oracle.com/careers

About the team
Are you ready to help shape the future of intelligent data systems? We are looking for experienced engineers to drive the development of the next generation of scalable, AI-driven platforms. This high-impact role sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data engineering, and enterprise architecture where your ideas and expertise will directly influence how data and intelligence come together.

Required skills
 

• MSc degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related technical field or equivalent practical experience

• Strong software development experience through hands on coding with 10+ years of related work experience in data science or machine learning.

• Experience with Generative AI systems, including large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and model evaluation.

• Practical experience with AI Agent frameworks and architectures, such as LangGraph, CrewAI, or similar multi-agent / orchestration frameworks

• Deep understanding of AI Agent concepts, including agent planning, tool use, agent memory management, multi-agent collaboration, autonomous decision-making, and agent evaluation.

• Experience in formulating analytical problems into actionable research and applying advanced techniques for problem solving

• Good communication skills to convey sophisticated topics in straightforward terms

• Working proficiency in verbal and written English

• PhD degree in Computer Science or Machine Learning or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Distinguished problem-solving skills.

• Stellar analytical skills along with communication and presentation skills.

• Deep comprehension of the importance of teamwork.lop, troubleshoot and debug software programs for databases, applications, tools, networks etc.

As a member of the software engineering division, you will take an active role in the definition and evolution of standard practices and procedures. You will be responsible for defining and developing software for tasks associated with the developing, designing and debugging of software applications or operating systems. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 7 years of software engineering or related experience.

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.

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