This role pays less than
75%
of similar roles. Most pay
$173,812–$231,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$170k
versus about
$202k
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
138 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$102,300–$209,500
across 127 roles with salary data.
Principal Platform Software Engineer
The Principal Platform Software Engineer joins the team to lead engineering and operational management for large-scale Oracle database fleets. This role involves driving performance analysis, complex tuning, and reliability improvements while designing infrastructure for access methods, security standards, and capacity planning. The engineer will build scalable fleet-management automation and tooling using Python and Shell scripting to support high availability and disaster recovery. Key responsibilities include leading technical analysis for upgrades, managing incident responses, mentoring engineers, and conducting code reviews. The position requires deep expertise in Oracle 19c, including RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, and ASM. The role focuses on solving complex cross-service issues, ensuring multi-tenant scalability, and establishing observability standards to provide resilient cloud services. Core competencies include advanced software architecture, API lifecycle management, and implementing secure coding practices for large-scale infrastructure.