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Great place and stability, but it depends on the area

Software Developer V
Current Employee
Has worked at Oracle for 9 years
November 17, 2020
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

The DB org is top-notch, so it is the preferred place to be.

It is both a pro and con: great friends/peers but a few ego-maniacs too.

Managers are usually technical, which is great.

In many teams, you can achieve good work-life balance.

  • Continuous education funding (they sponsored my M.Sc.!).
  • Great stability in your job (it is normal to count your time in decades here).
  • A lot of diversity in the business units; if you want a change, you can usually find it within the company, which is a self-contained universe.
Cons

Outside of the DB org, things vary more and can be less stable.

Some areas use legacy processes and technology.

Some areas compete with each other rather than collaborating (same with some peers).

Depending on the area, you may get stuck with old technology or niche knowledge for many years.

In some projects, you may have too many meetings with big audiences, which is usually not very productive.

Advice to Management

Try to get a balance between agile and bureaucracy.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
4.0

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