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Oracle Principal Software Engineer salaries in Chennai

Annual salary range
8 - 17 years exp.
₹16 Lakhs - ₹47 Lakhs
Salary of majority employees
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13% more than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in Software Product Companies for 8 - 17 years of experience

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Engineering - Software & QA
Principal Software Engineer Salary
9 - 17 years exp. (8 salaries)
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₹16 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr

IT & Information Security
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14 - 15 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹22.1 L/yr - ₹30.8 L/yr

Consulting
Principal Software Engineer Salary
13 - 14 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹25.5 L/yr - ₹30.6 L/yr

Last Updated: 12 Feb 2025

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Oracle Principal Software Engineer Salary

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₹19.8 L/yr - ₹53.7 L/yr

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11 - 17 years exp. (20 salaries)

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₹25 L/yr - ₹52.2 L/yr

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Principal Software Engineer salary at Oracle ranges between ₹16 Lakhs to ₹47 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 17 years. Salary estimates are based on 13 latest salaries received from various employees of Oracle.

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Experience wise Oracle Principal Software Engineer salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 12 Feb 2025

Experience Avg Annual Salary
8 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)

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₹23.5 L/yr - ₹56.8 L/yr
9 years  (4 salaries)

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₹16 L/yr - ₹37.5 L/yr
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₹29 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr
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₹29.3 L/yr - ₹37.4 L/yr
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₹13.1 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr
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Oracle Principal Software Engineer Salary and Career Growth

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8 - 19 years exp.

Director Software Development

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19 - 25 years exp.

Principal Software Engineer 8 - 19 years exp.
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Software Development Manager 9 - 20 years exp.
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Senior Software Development Manager 12 - 20 years exp.
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Similar Designation salaries in Oracle

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Top skills at Oracle for Principal Software Engineer

Oracle SQL Java Javascript Python Java Microservices Data Structures Scrum Computer Networking Linux Administration Debugging C++ Data Structures and Algorithms Design Patterns

Salary related reviews for Oracle

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

1.0
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4.0
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Salary was given more than what I asked for.

  • Salary - Good

Dislikes

Work culture was the worst. No help being provided. Alot was being expected without any KT. People will scold you like anything in front of whole team. Worst place to work.

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  • Skill development - Bad
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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
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3.0
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Good exposure to technology. Plenty of resources are available for learning. End to End Development experiences. No Shortcut. :) Internal mobility is incredible. I have seen even a move to an international unit (Canada, USA etc) to work for.

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  • Skill development - Excellent
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...r team get a good Manager then it will be fantastic else it will be like hell. Pay low as compared to market however you get good international exposure.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

5.0
  •  posted on 10 May 2018

5.0
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I was part of the cloud marketing team and very energetic team. You can avail work from home whenever you needed, good work life balance, very good package you will get.

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  • Salary - Excellent
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This will vary from person to another person and depending on the team.

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Product Management Department

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1.0
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Likes

Fine place to learn and get certified in oracle product. Resource Managers are supportive(Maybe I was fortunate to have a good manager) On request, the managers are good to offer WFH

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  • Job security - Good

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No pay raise for years No rewards or recognition No encouragement to train n get skills upgraded Legacy softwares and primitive methods in use. Did not get to work on the latest technology No travel opportunities No celebrating a product release or achievements Not even annual day is celebrated.

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Engineering - Software & QA Department

2.0
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1.0
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Likes

We can say Oracle is brand and we'll recognised. Job security . Salary on time

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  • Job security - Excellent

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0% learning, no cutting edge technologies, no proper work culture. No appraisal, no promotions. If you want a good experience as a geek never ever join this Org.

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Oracle Principal Software Engineer Salary FAQs

What is the salary of Principal Software Engineer at Oracle Chennai?
Principal Software Engineer salary at Oracle in Chennai ranges between ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs for experience between 8 years to 17 years. According to our estimates it is 13% more than the average Principal Software Engineer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 13 latest salaries received from various employees of Oracle Chennai.
How does the salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?
The average salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle is 13% more than the average salary of a Principal Software Engineer in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.
What are the top skills required to work as a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle?
Oracle, SQL, Java, Javascript and Python are some of the popular skills required to work as a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle Chennai.
Which similar companies are paying more than Oracle to a Principal Software Engineer in Chennai?
  • Amazon Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹27.0 Lakhs to ₹58.0 Lakhs per year
  • Gen Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹25.0 Lakhs to ₹52.2 Lakhs per year
  • Fidelity Investments Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹19.8 Lakhs to ₹53.7 Lakhs per year
What is the salary of a Principal Software Engineer in companies similar to Oracle in Chennai?
  • Innova Solutions Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹13.4 Lakhs to ₹35.2 Lakhs per year
  • Maveric Systems Principal Software Engineer Salary - ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year
What is the estimated take home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle in Chennai?
The estimated take-home salary of a Principal Software Engineer at Oracle ranges between ₹2,02,640 per month to ₹2,10,665 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Oracle Principal Software Engineer salary in India which ranges between ₹16.0 Lakhs to ₹47.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 8 years to 17 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?
What is the notice period for Principal Software Engineer at Oracle in Chennai?
According to AmbitionBox, 56% of the Oracle Principal Software Engineers in Chennai reported a notice period of 1 Month, 22% reported a notice period of 3 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 9 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Oracle Principal Software Engineer salary in Chennai ranges between ₹16 Lakhs to ₹47 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹unlock blur. Salary estimates are based on 13 Oracle latest salaries received from various employees of Oracle.