Principal Software Development Engineer

Principal Software Development EngineerAs 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.ResponsibilitiesProvide 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.QualificationsBasic 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 is preferred.Strong knowledge of microservices, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems.Solid understanding of relational databases, NoSQL systems, storage, and distributed persistenceStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and functions.Career Level - IC4