The Company

PayPal 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 Description Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our team, focusing on enhancing our developer platform and productivity reporting. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize data pipelines and systems that empower developers and leaders with the insights they need to work efficiently. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our data architecture supports our product vision and provides actionable analytics.

The Developer Platform Engineering organization delivers a suite of products, processes and services which PayPal engineers use every day to push code to production; DPE makes the SDLC journey seamless, efficient and delightful so PayPal engineers can do what they do best: deliver beautiful experiences and features for our customers!

Job Description:

What you need to know about the role: 

As a Senior Data Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our developer productivity platforms and reporting. You’ll build the data infrastructure that enables engineers, managers and leaders to make informed decisions based on real-time developer productivity metrics. Your work will directly contribute to improving engineering processes, identifying bottlenecks and accelerating software delivery. You’ll design and implement data pipelines that can handle large volumes of data from diverse sources, ensuring the platform scales seamlessly as our engineering organization grows. 

Your day to day:

Data Pipeline Development: Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines to collect, process, and analyze data from various developer tools and the SDLC utilizing tools such as UrbanCode Velocity to streamline and optimize the pipeline development process. 

Data Modeling: Design and implement data models that support efficient data storage, retrieval, and analysis. 

Data Quality Assurance: Implement best practices for data quality, integrity, and security to ensure reliable analytics and reporting. 

Data Warehousing/Data Lake: Design and manage the data warehouse or data lake, ensuring data is organized and optimized for reporting and analysis. 

ETL Processes: Develop and maintain efficient ETL processes to transform raw data into usable formats for reporting and analysis. 

Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize data pipelines and queries to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization. 

Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, software engineers, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into effective data solutions. 

Innovation: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering and analytics, and proactively suggest innovative solutions to enhance developer productivity. 

 

Your way to impact:

Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of data engineering principles, data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing/data lakes. Proficiency in SQL and relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, Java). 

Data Pipeline Tools: Experience with data pipeline tools such as Apache Airflow, Apache Kafka, or similar technologies, experience with UrbanCode Velocity is a plus. 

Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and their data services. 

Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot data issues and optimize data pipelines. 

Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to data quality and accuracy, ensuring data integrity throughout the pipeline. 

Communication Skills: Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 

What you need to bring:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field 

5+ years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on data pipeline development and data architecture. 

Experience using IBM UrbanCode Velocity or similar enterprise-scale release management applications 

Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, powerBI) and analytics frameworks.  

Strong Proficiency in SQL and experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka). 

Proficiency with at least one programming language (eg, Java) 

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and data storage solutions (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake). 

Customer-Centric Mindset with a track record of synthesizing customer insights, constructing product roadmap, demonstrated ability to empathize with the developers, and influence developers and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.   

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

 

**We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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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 https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

PayPal 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 talentaccommodations@paypal.com.  

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.

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We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.