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[Apply on Oracle’s careers site →](https://eeho.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/334821) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Oracle](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/) / Principal Software Development Engineer ## Job description 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 req uirements. 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 req uirements 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. ### 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 is preferred. 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. ## Qualifications ### Disclaimer Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only US: Hiring Range in USD from: $114,600 to $234,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion - Short term disability 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 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. ### Paid time off Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. ### Paid sick leave 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC4 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 90 days - Location: Seattle, WA, United States - Pay: $114,600 to $234,600[Apply on Oracle’s careers site →](https://eeho.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/334821) ## More jobs at Oracle ### [Director, Platform Software Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/1ae8a80b7412fc188dcf/) Seattle, WA, United States ### [Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/d2871f077993f18d6b09/) Seattle, WA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/43ddee4b84a577509be8/) JPMorganChase · Seattle, WA, United States ### [Sr Principal Software Engineer- VPC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/d477cc3f4773b205988d/) JPMorganChase · Seattle, WA, United States ### [Principal Embedded Software Development Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/031aef8e04f3e4c669c0/) Fortinet · Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Principal Software Development Engineer (Agent Security)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/f69d9817d22afe86d0a1/) Fortinet · Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Principal Software Engineer – Mobile Software Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/914589d5d4db917886f4/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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