Database Engineer

PayPal

  • San Jose, CA
  • $94,000-156,200 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
The CompanyPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.Job Summary: At PayPal, the Transaction Processing and Data Services (TPDS) team powers the backbone of our global payments platform, processing billions of transactions through our mission-critical OLTP database infrastructure.This job contributes to the management of PayPal's data infrastructure by engaging with their team on database projects. They assist in designing and implementing database structures while following defined processes for database management.This role includes collaborating with peers to suggest efficiencies and participating in initiatives focused on data integrity and security.Job Description:Essential Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to the development of scalable systems on platforms like Apache Hadoop, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and SAP HANA.
  • Participate in technical discussions and assist in code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
  • Learn and apply engineering best practices under the guidance of senior team members.
  • Write maintainable and efficient code to support secure and highly available systems.
  • Assist in defining, developing, integrating, testing, documenting, and supporting technical solutions.
  • Support the development of high-performance data pipelines capable of handling large-scale workloads.
  • Collaborate with the data team to analyze datasets, contribute to model building, and assist in creating reports and visualizations using Google Cloud tools.
  • Gain hands-on experience deploying large-scale data solutions within an enterprise environment.
  • Follow established project management frameworks and adhere to development processes under the supervision of senior engineers.
  • Support the design, development, troubleshooting, and debugging of software programs for databases, applications, tools, and networks.
Expected Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualification:Preferred Qualifications:Experience with enterprise-grade database technologies and large-scale data platformsExperience designing mission-critical data infrastructure at petabyte scaleExperience with GCP cloud-native DBs like BigTable and Spanner, Cloud networking, and architectureExperience with managing Oracle databasesProficiency in automation and scripting languages (Python, Bash)Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional collaboration and high-impact deliveryExperience with generative AI tools for database optimization preferredSubsidiary: PayPalTravel Percent: 0-PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit . The US national annual pay range for this role is $94,000 to $156,200PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit .For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.Our Benefits:At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit .Who We Are:to learn more about our culture and community.Commitment to Diversity and InclusionPayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at .Belonging at PayPal:Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please .We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.

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