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      Oracle Principal Software Engineer reviews

      3.4

      50% would recommend to a friend

      (746 total reviews)

      Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia

      31% approve of CEO

      52% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Principal Software Engineer employees have rated Oracle with 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 746 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Principal Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Oracle is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Principal Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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      746 reviews
      4.0
      Dec 27, 2025

      Decent company

      Principal software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work life balance is good

      Cons

      Unpredictable layoffs Very limited facilities compared to other similar companies

      4.0
      Dec 11, 2025

      Oracle Fusion Team

      Principal software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Individual's experience is largely based on the team & org. For me I have seen good management in my org which is a smaller org within Fusion Applications Org - Good exposure for learning. Access to oracle learnings & certifications available, Hackathons - Management was good in terms of acknowledging & rewarding - Good visibility till VP level - Good campus with all amenities, a dedicated building for gym, games, etc in OTH, Bangalore - Good comp - Increased paternity leave recently to 10 weeks - Seen RSU refreshers every year - Adds good brand image on your profile - Internal team transfers are smooth

      Cons

      - Internal Appraisals are slow, hikes are not much generally. - Heard lot of negative reviews from other teams. So, experience depends on team & org - No transport facility to office - No travel opportunities to other geographical locations for IC roles

      4.0
      Dec 7, 2025

      Stable company with good benefits and WFH flexibility

      Principal software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: Known for good WLB, often with manageable 7.5-8.5 hour days and options for remote work. Stability & Security: A large, established company providing strong job security. Learning & Innovation: Opportunities to learn new technologies and work with advanced products. Good Benefits (Sometimes): Decent joining compensation, perks like free drinks, and good 401k matching in the US. Good Culture (Team-Based): Less internal competition due to known low hikes, with managers focusing on escalations rather than micromanagement.

      Cons

      Poor Compensation Growth: Frequent complaints about very low salary hikes, infrequent appraisals (sometimes yearly vs. every two years), and underpaying tenured staff compared to new hires. Limited Career Advancement: Difficulty getting promotions, with unclear pathways for quick advancement.

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