Sr Principal Software Development Engineer

Salary: $135,200 - 306,400 per year Requirements:

• We are looking for a BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or another related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• We require 10+ years of software engineering experience, including substantial work designing and building large-scale distributed systems or security services.
• We need deep expertise in cryptographic systems and secure software development, with experience integrating with or building services that use HSMs, key lifecycle management, and encryption technologies.
• We are seeking demonstrated technical leadership, including mentoring, ownership of architecture, and delivery of high-impact software solutions.
• We prefer strong Linux/Unix fundamentals.
• We need solid knowledge of microservices, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems.
• We value a strong understanding of relational databases, NoSQL systems, storage, and distributed persistence.
• We require strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams and functions.

• We provide technical leadership and strategic direction for secure, high-performance components and services that satisfy demanding enterprise and compliance expectations.
• We lead the design and development of new KMS features and enhancements, including deep integration with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and support for encryption at rest across OCI.
• We define specifications and architectural designs for new initiatives, ensuring alignment with our security vision and cloud-scale standards.
• We work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, maintainable, high-quality solutions that integrate with Oracle Database, Storage Services, SaaS, and other OCI offerings.
• We drive end-to-end project execution, from technical requirements and prototyping through implementation and production rollout.
• We promote engineering best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement, while challenging assumptions and advancing architectural excellence.
• We oversee operational readiness in real-world environments, focusing on full lifecycle management and secure deployment at scale beyond basic API integration.

• API
• Cloud
• Hardware
• Support
• Linux
• NoSQL
• Oracle
• REST
• Security
• Unix
• microservices
• DevOps

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We are Oracle, and hackajob is collaborating with us to connect exceptional professionals to this Sr. Principal Software Development Engineer role in our Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Core Platform division. You will help shape OCIs Key Management Service, a foundational cryptographic service supporting secure key lifecycle management for our cloud infrastructure and customers, with a focus on security, scalability, availability, and compliance. The position involves leadership across the KMS stack, from cryptographic hardware integration to distributed systems architecture and operational excellence in large-scale production environments. This IC5 role is based in the US with a hiring range of USD $135,200 to $306,400 per annum, and may be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; commuter and parking benefits; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off; paid holidays; paid sick leave; parental leave; adoption assistance; employee stock purchase plan; financial planning and legal support; and voluntary insurance options.

last updated 40 week of 2026