Principal Software Engineer, Platform
Oracle
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This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $169,550–$225,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $198k for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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Oracle Corporation is a leading multinational technology company specializing in database software, cloud computing, and enterprise software.
Oracle currently has 535 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $102,300–$209,500 across 420 roles with salary data.
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Principal Software Engineer, Platform leads engineering and operational management for large-scale Oracle database fleets while driving performance analysis, complex tuning, and reliability improvements. The role involves designing database architecture, implementing automation tools using Python or Shell scripting, and managing technical analysis for upgrades and patches. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient cloud services by defining capacity requirements and leading incident response efforts. Key responsibilities include developing middleware patterns, enforcing versioning standards, and establishing observability baselines across multiple workloads. The position requires deep expertise in Oracle 19c, including RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, ASM, and SQL optimization. You will also mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and manage the software development lifecycle to ensure high availability and security for complex production environments within a multi-tenant cloud infrastructure.
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