Principal Software Development Engineer

Oracle

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Seattle, WA · Santa Clara, CA · Austin, TX Posted 8 days ago $99,600–$234,600 / year
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As a Principal Software Development Engineer in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Security Platform, you will lead technical initiatives for OCI’s Key Management Service (KMS), focusing on cryptographic hardware integration and distributed systems architecture to ensure security, scalability, and compliance. Your responsibilities include designing high-performance components that meet enterprise standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions, and driving operational excellence in large-scale production environments. You will champion engineering best practices, mentor team members, and facilitate real-world operational readiness for secure deployment at scale. The role requires expertise in Linux/Unix fundamentals, microservices, distributed systems, and relational databases, as well as strong communication skills and a proven track record of technical leadership in building large-scale security services.

Skills

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure KMS HSMs Encryption-at-Rest Linux/Unix Microservices Relational Databases NoSQL Distributed Systems CI/CD API Integration Operational Excellence Scalability Security Compliance

What you'll do

  • Lead technical initiatives in cryptographic hardware integration and distributed systems architecture.
  • Design and develop new features for KMS, including deep HSM integration and encryption-at-rest support.
  • Define specifications and architectural designs ensuring alignment with OCI’s security vision and cloud-scale standards.
  • Drive end-to-end project execution from requirements to production rollout of high-quality solutions.
  • Champion engineering best practices, innovation, and continuous improvement across the team.
  • Facilitate real-world operational readiness for secure deployment at scale in large environments.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering with focus on large-scale distributed systems or security services.
  • Proven technical leadership, including mentoring and delivering high-impact software solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix fundamentals, microservices, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems.
  • Solid understanding of relational databases, NoSQL systems, storage, and distributed persistence.
  • Experience in designing and building secure, high-performance components meeting rigorous enterprise requirements.
  • Drive end-to-end project execution from technical requirements to production rollout.

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