PayPal is transforming global commerce. Our Engineering team is the heart of this transformation. We're building innovative solutions that delight customers and drive business growth. Join our dynamic engineering team at PayPal, where you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented peers and work on high-impact projects in an agile environment. We're not just building systems; we're creating scalable, high-performance solutions that make a real difference in the world of global commerce. We prioritize code quality, customer focus, and rapid iteration.
Our engineers work closely with design, product, and QA teams to deliver world-class experiences. As a Principal Engineer, you will :
- Build robust backend systems from concept to completion.
- Collaborate effectively with diverse teams to create exceptional products.
- Drive innovation and process improvement.
At PayPal, Software Engineers are the architects of our global payment platform. You'll design, develop, and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily, directly impacting our customers' experiences and our company's success. Job Description :
Job Description :
Your day-to-day
As a Principal Engineer, you will architect and lead the development of complex backend systems, drive innovation, and mentor the team.A technical leader who can ensure the technical success of an entire business domainMaintains a strategic vision, and creatively takes initiative to realize itIntentionally leads other technical leaders across organizations as a means of delivering more than is possible individuallyIncreases results & effectiveness of all software engineers in a large domainProvides advice and counsel to senior executives within PayPal, influencing the development of multi-year business strategiesExercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments and takes initiative to achieve resultsAppraises existing ways of working and determines directional changes for improved resultsHandles ambiguous and unfamiliar situations and uses creativity to deliver decisive resolutionsUses discovery & exploratory research, not being limited to technical domains, to make successful decisionsIdentifies themes & trends that span projects and teams, and finds broadly impactful opportunities for improvementAdapts their role to the need, selecting the most effective means of realizing their technical goalsUses delegation and expectation- setting to steer more than what one person can achieve directlyMentors' others as a means of propagating technical influence, and to enhance the performance of their organizationProficient at recognizing the 'true root causes' when existing solutions or processes limit successExpert at envisioning and articulating technical solutions that address business needs, are practically achievable and sufficiently inspire decision-makers to influence investment choicesUnderstands structure and priorities of non- technical aspects of PayPal organization and can incorporate into nuanced and maximally relevant decision-makingWhat do you need to bring :
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with 18+ years of experience in backend.Master's degree in computer science or related field with 18+ years of experience in backend.Proficiency in Java technologies.Experience with File Systems, server architectures, and distributed systemsStrong experience with distributed systems and microservices.Proven ability to lead and mentor teams.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with Agile methodology, large-scale, high-performance systems.Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations.Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).Contributions to open-source projectsYour way to impact
Continuously innovate and deliver awesome experiences for our usersSolve the real customer problems through technologyProve your problem-solving skills in both day-to-day work as well as during lab days and hack weeks.Work with your peers in Backend Engineering chapter, collaborating on platform improvements and increasing learning opportunities for and creating opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.We offer an opportunity to join a team that thrives in cultivating content and customer-focused solutions. We encourage and welcome out-of-the-box ideas in all business areas as we push for efficiency and collaboration.Join us and contribute to our digital transformation! While you are part of our Engineering team, you will have a broader impact on the overall growth of the business.Skills Required
Backend Development, Java, Agile Methodologies, cloud platform