Job Description

As a

Sr. 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 Dedicated Key Management Service (DKMS)

--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 across all layers of the DKMS and KMS stack, from

cryptographic hardware integration

to

distributed systems architecture

and

operational excellence

in large-scale production environments.



Responsibilities


Provide

technical leadership

and strategic direction 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 DKMS/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.

Basic Qualifications:

BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of experience in software engineering, including significant experience in designing and building large scale distributed systems or security services at scale. Deep knowledge of cryptographic systems, secure software development, and experience integrating with or building services that leverage

HSMs

,

key lifecycle management

, and

encryption technologies

. 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
o o Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and functions.