This role pays more than
50%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,550–$216,300
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$202k
versus about
$193k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Oracle
Oracle Corporation is a leading multinational technology company specializing in database software, cloud computing, and enterprise software.
Oracle currently has
781 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$102,300–$209,500
across 713 roles with salary data.
The Lead Principal Platform Software Engineer drives cross-group platform initiatives including identity, configuration, and API gateways to improve reliability, performance, and compliance across the group. This individual contributor role involves designing software solutions, defining foundational code for prototypes, and establishing shared observability frameworks, SLOs, and capacity models used by multiple teams. The engineer will manage deprecation risks, set architectural guardrails, and implement security controls in partnership with SRE and security teams. Key responsibilities include leading project initiatives to optimize software testing, quality assurance, and error logging while resolving complex issues related to API functionality and integration. The role requires expertise in software architecture, system structural design, and performance optimization strategies. The position focuses on solving distributed-systems problems and ensuring high availability through automated maintenance, debugging, and the implementation of innovative infrastructure standards.