Principal Software Development Engineer

Principal Software Development Engineer – Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Security Platform As a Principal Software Development Engineer in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security Platform division, you will play a critical leadership role in the architecture, evolution, and delivery of OCI’s Key Management Service (KMS), a foundational cryptographic service that enables secure key lifecycle management for Oracle’s cloud infrastructure and its customers. This service is built to meet the highest standards for security, scalability, availability, and compliance. You will lead technical initiatives in key services of the KMS stack, from cryptographic hardware integration to distributed systems architecture and operational excellence in large-scale production environments. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership in building secure, high-performance components and services that meet rigorous enterprise and compliance requirements. Lead the design and development of new features and enhancements for KMS, including deep integration with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and support for encryption‑at‑rest across OCI. Define specifications and architectural designs for new projects, ensuring alignment with OCI’s security vision and cloud‑scale standards. Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions, ensuring tight integration with other Oracle services such as Database, Storage Services, SaaS, and other OCI offerings. Drive end‑to‑end project execution, from technical requirements and prototyping to implementation and production rollout. Champion engineering best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement across the team—challenging assumptions and driving architectural excellence. Facilitate and oversee real‑world operational readiness, going beyond simple API integration to ensure full lifecycle management and secure deployment at scale. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including significant experience in designing and building large‑scale distributed systems or security services at scale. Proven track record of technical leadership, including mentoring, architecture ownership, and delivering high‑impact software solutions. Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix fundamentals. Strong knowledge of microservices, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems. Solid understanding of relational databases, NoSQL systems, storage, and distributed persistence. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and functions. Preferred: Experience with cryptographic hardware and HSM integration. Experience with encryption‑at‑rest and key management in cloud environments. Knowledge of cloud‑scale security and compliance standards. Benefits US: Hiring Range in USD from: $99,600 to $234,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion. Short‑term 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 and accrued vacation as per schedule. 11 paid holidays. Paid sick leave up to 112 hours per year. Paid parental leave. Adoption assistance. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Financial planning and group legal services. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance. Career Level – IC4 The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Equal Employment Opportunity Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law. We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io in the United States. Request a referral from an Oracle employee. #J-18808-Ljbffr