Principal Software Development Engineer
Oracle
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How this pay compares to similar roles
This role pays less than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $159,437–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $174k versus about $187k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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Oracle Corporation is a leading multinational technology company specializing in database software, cloud computing, and enterprise software.
Oracle currently has 394 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $97,500–$223,400 across 299 roles with salary data.
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As a Sr. Principal Software Development Engineer in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Core Platform division, you will lead technical initiatives in the architecture and evolution of OCI’s Key Management Service (KMS), focusing on security, scalability, availability, and compliance. Your daily responsibilities include providing strategic direction for secure, high-performance components and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that integrate tightly with other Oracle services such as Database and Storage Services. You will design new features, define architectural specifications, and ensure alignment with OCI’s cloud-scale standards while championing engineering best practices and driving operational excellence in large-scale production environments. The role requires deep knowledge of cryptographic systems, secure software development, and experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and encryption technologies, along with a proven track record in technical leadership and delivering high-impact solutions.
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