Oracle is facing fresh scrutiny after a software engineer alleged that the technology company revoked his job offer twice, including just days before his scheduled joining date.
The claim surfaced on LinkedIn through a post by Tejas Agrawal, who said he had accepted a pre-placement offer from Oracle, completed documentation and prepared to relocate for the role, only to be informed that the offer had been withdrawn.
The allegation comes as reports indicate Oracle may be preparing another round of layoffs as it continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure and cloud capacity.
Engineer says offer was withdrawn twice
According to Agrawal's LinkedIn post, he was originally offered a position at Oracle through a pre-placement offer programme. He said the offer was revoked in May 2026.
Agrawal stated that Oracle later reissued the same offer in July and set his joining date for 18 August 2026. He said he completed all required documentation and onboarding formalities after receiving the renewed offer.
However, he alleged that the company informed him on 13 August, five days before he was due to start, that the offer had once again been withdrawn.
In his post, Agrawal wrote that he had already packed his belongings and booked flight tickets for relocation in preparation for joining the company.
He also said he had not pursued other employment opportunities because he believed the Oracle position had been finalised.
Key details from Agrawal's account include:
- His original pre-placement offer was allegedly revoked in May 2026.
- The same role was reportedly offered again in July 2026.
- His joining date was set for 18 August 2026.
- He claims the second offer was withdrawn on 13 August, days before onboarding.
- He said he declined other opportunities while waiting to join Oracle.
Agrawal described the experience as particularly difficult as a fresher entering the workforce. He also used the post to seek referrals and opportunities in software development and AI engineering roles.
Hiring concerns emerge alongside workforce uncertainty
The episode has attracted attention because it coincides with reports of potential workforce reductions at Oracle.
According to recent reports, Oracle managers have been asked to identify employees whose roles could be eliminated before the start of the company's second fiscal quarter on 1 September.
The report cited people familiar with the matter and stated that some teams could face cuts running into double-digit percentages.
Oracle has not publicly confirmed the reported layoffs.
The latest reports follow significant workforce reductions earlier this year. Oracle's annual disclosures showed that its global headcount declined by roughly 21,000 employees during the fiscal year ended 31 May.
AI investments reshape spending priorities
The reported layoffs and hiring concerns come as Oracle accelerates spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The company has committed substantial capital towards building data centres, expanding cloud capacity and securing advanced chips to support growing demand for AI services.
Oracle is also among the companies benefiting from increased enterprise spending on AI workloads and cloud computing.
According to the company's latest financial disclosures:
- Oracle's workforce fell from approximately 162,000 employees to 141,000 employees during the last fiscal year.
- The company recorded restructuring costs of about $1.8 billion.
- Revenue increased 17% during the fiscal year.
- Oracle's cloud infrastructure business grew 77%.
Industry analysts have noted that several technology companies are redirecting spending towards AI infrastructure while seeking efficiencies in other parts of their operations.
Questions remain over hiring and workforce plans
Agrawal's allegations have added another dimension to discussions around workforce management in the technology sector, where hiring slowdowns, restructuring exercises and AI-related investments continue to reshape employment decisions.
Oracle has not publicly responded to the allegations made in the LinkedIn post.
As employees and prospective hires await greater clarity, attention is likely to remain focused on both the company's reported workforce plans and how they affect hiring commitments during a period of rapid AI-driven transformation.