Oracle, a multinational provider of cloud technology and enterprise software, employs more than 81,000 people worldwide. Recent staffing records show 6,284 hires and 4,985 departures, resulting in a net gain in overall headcount. The numbers highlight steady recruitment activity that supports Oracle’s broad portfolio of database, cloud infrastructure, and applications products.
Engineering is Oracle’s largest function with roughly 32,800 employees, accounting for about 40 % of total headcount and underscoring the company’s focus on product development and infrastructure. Sales and Support follows with about 16,000 employees (20 %), reflecting the scale needed to serve a global customer base. Business Management, Marketing & Product, and Information Technology collectively add another 16,000 employees, while Finance & Administration, Consulting, Program & Project Management, and Operations round out the remainder. No single business unit overwhelmingly dominates hiring or attrition, suggesting a balanced workforce strategy across technical, go-to-market, and corporate roles.
Oracle’s talent is widely distributed. Among named hubs, Bengaluru, India hosts the largest contingent with approximately 4,700 employees, followed by U.S. tech centers such as Seattle, San Francisco, and Austin, each with around 2,000–2,200 employees. Additional concentrations are found in Hyderabad, Kansas City, Boston, Redwood City, and San Jose. An “Other” category of about 16,400 employees signifies many smaller offices and remote workers spread across regions in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. This geographic mix allows Oracle to support customers locally while accessing diverse talent pools around the world.