Lead Software Architect – OCI Key Management (KMS)

Oracle

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 114,600 - 234,600

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead architecture and delivery of OCI's Key Management Service (KMS) in Santa Clara, CA. You will drive cryptographic infrastructure, secure key lifecycles, and scalable service design in a high-availability cloud environment.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across OCI and Oracle services, mentor engineers, own technical direction, and ensure production-grade quality from prototyping to rollout, while advancing security,

Qualifications

BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of experience designing and building large-scale distributed systems or security services.
Proven track record of technical leadership, mentoring, architecture ownership, and delivering high-impact software.
Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix fundamentals; excellent communication across teams.

Responsibilities

Provide 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 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.