PayPal · 2 days ago
Sr Software Engineer - BigQuery
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$124K/yr - $184K/yr
6+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Credit Platform, you will design and operate Java-based backend services alongside BigQuery-powered data workflows that support credit and asset externalization processes.
E-CommerceFinTechPaymentsE-Commerce PlatformsMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles
Advises immediate management on project-level issues
Guides junior engineers
Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices
Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions
Own BigQuery-backed datasets and pipelines used for reporting, reconciliation, and external data delivery
Design data models and access patterns that support accurate, auditable representation of credit assets
Optimize BigQuery performance, cost, and reliability using partitioning, clustering, and query tuning
Build and operate real-time and near-real-time pipelines using Pub/Sub, batch or streaming frameworks, and Java services
Leverage Dataproc for large-scale data processing and synchronization across BigQuery tables
Build Java-based backend services and RESTful APIs supporting credit and asset externalization workflows
Ensure strong observability, data quality controls, and operational readiness across services and data workflows
Partner with product, finance, risk, compliance, and engineering teams to deliver secure and compliant solutions
Influence platform architecture and best practices through design reviews and technical leadership
Qualification
Required
6+ years of professional experience as a software engineer building production systems
4+ years of hands-on experience on Google Cloud Platform, particularly BigQuery, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions
Deep expertise in BigQuery internals, including query execution plans and performance tuning
Table partitioning and clustering strategies
Partition sizing and cost versus performance tradeoffs
Bulk updates, real-time updates and deletes, and materialized views
Experience designing and operating real-time and near-real-time data pipelines
Proficiency in Java, including designing and building RESTful APIs using Spring Boot or similar frameworks
Strong experience with logging, monitoring, and observability, including dashboards, alerting, and production troubleshooting
Proficiency with IAM, service accounts, and data access controls, including data localization and compliance requirements
Ability to design scalable, reliable systems with a strong focus on correctness, performance, and operational excellence
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering and cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience building systems that support financial reporting, reconciliation, or external data sharing
Familiarity with regulated environments and auditability requirements
Experience with modern data architectures such as Data Lakes, Data Mesh, or Data Fabric
Background in payments, credit, or financial services
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Healthcare coverage for you and your family
Resources to create financial security and support your mental health
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.Madison Dearborn Partners,VertexClearstone Venture Partners,Goldman Sachs
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Chriss
President & CEO
Simon Bladon
PayPal UK CEO
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