This role pays less than
85%
of similar roles. Most pay
$169,550–$216,300
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$160k
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 within the software engineering division, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of backend services, APIs, and core server-side systems. You will take ownership of complex technical problems, influence architectural decisions, and drive scalable, reliable solutions for distributed cloud platforms. Your daily work involves managing large initiatives, guiding design discussions, reviewing technical designs, and mentoring other engineers to improve overall quality. The role requires expertise in building highly available, scalable distributed systems using object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, C#, or Go. You will apply deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and microservice architectures to solve problems within the realm of cloud infrastructure. This position focuses on ensuring operational excellence and architectural health for production services that support complex, multi-tenant backend systems at a global scale.
What does a Software Developer earn?
Median $151475 from 90 postings across 16 companies.
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