Principal Cloud Architect – HPC/GPU & AI Platform Solutions

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Key Responsibilities

Design and deploy large-scale HPC and GPU infrastructure on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Architect scalable AI and accelerated computing solutions using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) and Kubernetes.
Develop automated deployment frameworks for cluster provisioning, software installation, and lifecycle management.
Partner with enterprise customers to design solutions that meet AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing requirements.
Design and support Large Language Model (LLM), Agentic AI, and AI platform deployments from proof-of-concept through production.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor on Site Reliability Engineerure, migration strategies, and AI infrastructure best practices.
Deliver customer workshops, architecture reviews, technical presentations, and hands-on enablement sessions.
Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Support, and Sales teams to influence product direction and resolve technical challenges.
Develop reusable technical assets including solution architectures, reference implementations, demonstrations, blogs, white papers, and competitive positioning materials.
Build and maintain relationships with strategic AI technology partners to deliver integrated customer solutions.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

Professional Experience

5+ years of experience in Pre-Sales, Solution Architecture, Technical Consulting, or Customer Success.
Experience designing cloud-based HPC, AI, or GPU solutions for enterprise customers.
Experience engaging with both technical teams and executive stakeholders.

Technical Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate experience in the following areas:

HPC and GPU architecture across cloud and on-premises environments.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or other leading public cloud platforms.
Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible.
Python, Bash, and PowerShell scripting.
Kubernetes and container orchestration.
HPC cluster management platforms including Slurm, PBS, or Bright Cluster Manager.
High-performance networking technologies including RDMA and InfiniBand.
MPI and distributed file systems.
Cloud-native architectures.
AI/ML platforms, Large Language Models (LLMs), inference services, and AI infrastructure.

Required Skills

Cloud & Infrastructure

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Site Reliability Engineerure
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Terraform
Ansible
Kubernetes
Containerisation
Cloud Migration

HPC & AI

High Performance Computing (HPC)
GPU Computing
AI Infrastructure
Machine Learning Platforms
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Agentic AI
AI Platform Architecture
Inference Serving

Programming & Automation

Python
Bash
PowerShell
Automation Frameworks
Infrastructure Automation

HPC Technologies

Slurm
PBS
Bright Cluster Manager
RDMA
InfiniBand
MPI
Distributed File Systems

Customer & Consulting

Solution Architecture
Technical Consulting
Pre-Sales
Executive Presentations
Customer Workshops
Technical Enablement
AI Transformation Strategy
Cloud Adoption

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong stakeholder management.
Customer-first mindset.
Analytical problem-solving.
Cross-functional collaboration.
Strategic thinking.
Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for business audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Experience with large GPU clusters based on Kubernetes and/or Slurm.
Experience supporting AI startups, research organisations, or enterprise AI programmes.
Thought leadership through technical blogs, publications, open-source contributions, or conference presentations.
Oracle Cloud certifications or equivalent cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
Experience working across UK and EMEA enterprise customers.

Languages

English (Required)
Additional Asian Languages would be advantageous

Success Profile

The ideal candidate will:

Combine deep technical expertise with outstanding customer engagement skills.
Be passionate about AI, HPC, and cloud innovation.
Influence customer technology strategy through trusted advisory relationships.
Drive adoption of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure across strategic enterprise accounts.
Thrive in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment while collaborating across multiple Oracle organisations.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
11 years of experience in software development
OR
Bachelor's of Technology (B.Tech) Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 7 years of experience in software development
OR
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 7 years of experience in software development
OR
Master's of Technology (M.Tech) Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 5 years of experience in software development
OR
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 5 years of experience in software development
OR
Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 3 year of experience in software development.

Job Skills:
Same skills as prior level plus;
Data Analysis: Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data to produce actionable business insights.
Agile Methodologies: Demonstrated ability to use agile methodologies to drive continuous improvement and product delivery.
Automation: Demonstrated ability in or knowledge of automation, including designing, implementing, and managing automated tools, processes, or systems to streamline operations.
Compliance: Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to regulatory, legal, and organizational compliance requirements.
Quality Assurance: Demonstrated ability in or knowledge of quality assurance, including ensuring adherence to standards and implementing quality control measures.
Scripting Languages: Demonstrated ability in or knowledge of scripting languages, including writing and maintaining scripts to improve system efficiency.
Software Test Plans: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective software test plans to validate product quality.
User Experience Development: Demonstrated ability in or knowledge of user experience development, including designing intuitive and effective user interfaces and content.
Code Review: Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth code reviews for software quality assurance.
Embedded Systems: Demonstrated ability to develop embedded systems, balancing hardware and software for optimal performance.
Software Estimation: Demonstrated ability to provide accurate software effort and complexity estimates for project planning and scheduling.

Cloud - Cloud Platforms Experience:
3 year of academic or professional experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle Cloud).
Testing and Automation Experience:
5 years of experience working in testing and automation at the system level.
Distributed Systems Experience:
4 year of experience working with delivering and operating large-scale distributed systems.

Preferred Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
11 years of experience in software development
OR
Bachelor's of Technology (B.Tech) Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 7 years of experience in software development
OR
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 7 years of experience in software development
OR
Master's of Technology (M.Tech) Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 5 years of experience in software development
OR
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 5 years of experience in software development
OR
Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Physics, or related field AND 3 years of experience in software development.
People Leadership / Management Experience:
1 year of experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle Cloud).

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