This role pays less than
54%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,550–$216,300
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$175k
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.
As a Principal Software Developer, you will join the software engineering division to lead the design, development, and evolution of backend services, APIs, and core server-side systems supporting distributed cloud platforms. You will take ownership of complex technical problems, contribute to architectural decisions, and drive scalable, reliable solutions while mentoring other engineers and influencing technical designs across teams. The role requires a deep understanding of distributed system fundamentals, object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms. You will work with microservice architectures and production operations to ensure high-quality delivery. Required skills include proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language such as Java, C++, C#, or Go. This position focuses on solving technical challenges within the domain of backend cloud infrastructure and large-scale distributed systems to ensure long-term architectural health and operational excellence.
What does a Software Developer earn?
Median $151475 from 90 postings across 16 companies.
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