Process
Manager round with hypothetical scenarios for system design.
Then two coding rounds with different people.
Then one round with the VP of the business unit.
Process took about 3 weeks.
Questions
Coding problem to use Java threads and semaphores to synchronize processes.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 32 interview experiences for the Oracle Principal Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Oracle's interview process for their Principal Software Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive53%
Neutral16%
Negative31%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Oracle's Principal Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Oracle Work Experiences
3.0
Work here if you want your career in cruise control
Principal Software Engineer • Former Employee
Redwood City, California, United States
February 15, 2014
Pros: Good products, stable company, decent pay.
You can just whittle away your life here until you hit retirement.
Cons: You are just a number here. Managers have too much control over employees' careers, and most of the managers are poor choices.
3.0
Slow-moving organization
Principal Software Engineer • Former Employee
August 18, 2022
Pros: More personal time and family time.
Cons: Manager-driven company; do not look at results.
3.0
Good people to work with
Principal Software Engineer • Current Employee
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
September 24, 2025
Pros: Lots of smart people.
Work-life balance.
Cons: No increases.
Company now has a hire-and-fire policy.
- 3.0Work here if you want your career in cruise controlPrincipal Software Engineer • Former EmployeeRedwood City, California, United StatesFebruary 15, 2014Pros: Good products, stable company, decent pay. You can just whittle away your life here until you hit retirement.Cons: You are just a number here. Managers have too much control over employees' careers, and most of the managers are poor choices.
- 3.0Slow-moving organizationPrincipal Software Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 18, 2022Pros: More personal time and family time.Cons: Manager-driven company; do not look at results.
- 3.0Good people to work withPrincipal Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaSeptember 24, 2025Pros: Lots of smart people. Work-life balance.Cons: No increases. Company now has a hire-and-fire policy.
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