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James Gosling

James Gosling Net Worth

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James Gosling's net worth is currently estimated at $70M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

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Net Worth Timeline

1984$0.05MC

Early Programming Career

Starts his career in computer science, developing software.

1984$0.1M+100%C

Sun Microsystems Tenure

Joins Sun Microsystems, leading the development of Java.

1995$1M+900%A

Java Programming Language Created

Java is released, revolutionizing software development.

2000$10M+900%A

Java Widespread Adoption

Java becomes one of the most widely used programming languages.

2010$20M+100%A

Oracle Acquisition Impact

Sun Microsystems is acquired by Oracle.

2011$40M+100%A

Joins Google

Gosling joins Google to work on new software projects.

2017$60M+50%B

Liquid Robotics Engineer

Works at Liquid Robotics, developing software for ocean robots.

2026$70M+17%B

Java Legacy Continues

Legacy cemented by his work on Java, active in tech industry.

Last updated: February 25, 2026