Principal Software Engineer Interview Experience - Bengaluru, Karnataka
Process
Applied via LinkedIn.
1st round virtual interview.
Asked to find a target in a rotated sorted array. I gave the solution in O(logn) time complexity.
Asked to design a payment wallet application. I gave solutions with the saga pattern.
But the interviewer seemed unhappy.
Questions
Asked to find Target in rotated sorted array
Asked to design a payment wallet application
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the Oracle Principal Software Engineer role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
Oracle's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Oracle's Principal Software Engineer interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Oracle Work Experiences
- 3.0Stable company for retirementPrincipal Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 2, 2025Pros: Work from home Good infrastructure TrainingCons: Don't expect too many hikes.
- 5.0Great place to workPrincipal Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 26, 2025Pros: Great learning opportunities, good work-life balance, ESOPs if one is lucky!Cons: One needs to be self-motivated to grow, as growth opportunities are limited.
- 1.0Not So Good CompanyPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 5, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: - Internal politics - Low pay as compared to market - No job security
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