Oracle Principal Software Development Engineer reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(1,623 total reviews)

Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia

43% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Principal Software Development Engineer employees have rated Oracle with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,623 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Principal Software Development Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Oracle is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Principal Software Development Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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3.0
Dec 19, 2012

Stable and reliable company

Recommend
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Pros

Stable and diversified company, no concern the company will soon go under like many software start-ups. You can count on Oracle to almost always meet earnings. They grow primarily by buying other companies and continuing to support those product lines.

Cons

Bonuses and stock options are hard to come by these days, even though they are making lots of money.

3.0
Dec 14, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Products are mostly pretty good Plenty of chance to work with new stuff Brand has kudos Variety of challenge If you find your niche & your contribution is valued, it can be rewarding & satisfying

Cons

Short-term management focus on this quarter's numbers Consulting division is not led well Pay is not that great Internal processes are over-complex & best ignored Half-hearted approach to employee appraisal & development Managers at all levels have their little favourites who can do no wrong - very political organisation Some customers, and most SIs, hate us but can't escape It's really no fun at all if you're locked into a long-term project with a disgruntled customer and a semi-competent manager who's struggling to deliver. But that would be true in most places, I guess.

4.0
Dec 13, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Oracle is a good place to work, if you really wanted to grow technically. These are the following pros : 1) Good technical growth 2) chance to work with lit if smart & very experienced people 3) Good management support for highly motivated & enthusiastic candidates 4) Excellent work environment, as managers themselves are very technical. 5) Performance is recognized and rewarded with promotion.

Cons

1) Hike/bonus is normally relatively less, event if you are a outstanding candidate.

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