Description
Essential Responsibilities :
- Increases results & effectiveness of all software engineers in a large domain
- Sets the technology roadmap for a domain
- Adapts their role to the need, selecting the most effective means of realizing their technical goals
- Provides advice and counsel to senior executives within PayPal, influencing the development of multi-year business strategies
- Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments and takes initiative to achieve results
- Handles ambiguous and unfamiliar situations and uses creativity to deliver decisive resolutions
- Uses discovery & exploratory research, not being limited to technical domains, to make successful decisions
- Identifies themes & trends that span projects and teams, and finds broadly impactful opportunities for improvement
- Uses professional savvy to determine when industry-standard solutions can be adopted, versus when a problem space warrants a novel solution (“build / buy”)
- Mentor others as a means of propagating technical influence, and to enhance the performance of their organization
Minimum Qualifications :
Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.Preferred Qualification :
Your day-to-day
As a Principal Software 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 15+ years of experience in backend.Master’s degree in computer science or related field with 15+ 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.Subsidiary : PayPal
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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 .
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 .
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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