Principal Cloud Architect – HPC/GPU & AI Platform Solutions

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 cloud architecture, 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. 

Responsibilities

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) 
• Cloud Architecture 
• 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 European language(s) 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

Career Level - IC4