Sr Software Engineer - BigQuery

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 Summary:
As a Senior Software Engineer (CL6) 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.
You will work on systems where real-time services, large-scale data processing, and financial reporting intersect. This role requires strong technical ownership, sound judgment, and comfort operating in environments where system correctness and data integrity are essential.
This is a hands-on role with broad technical scope and meaningful cross-team collaboration.
Job Description:
Essential 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
Minimum Qualifications:
3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:
What You’ll Do
Design and build Java-based backend services and RESTful APIs supporting credit and asset externalization workflows
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
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.
What You Bring
6+ years of professional experience as a software engineer building production systems
Strong proficiency in Java, including designing and building RESTful APIs using Spring Boot or similar frameworks
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, includingQuery execution plans and performance tuningTable partitioning and clustering strategiesPartition sizing and cost versus performance tradeoffsBulk updates, real-time updates and deletes, and materialized views
Experience designing and operating real-time and near-real-time data pipelines
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.
Nice to have
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
Subsidiary:
PayPal
Travel Percent:
0
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The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:

Primary Location | Pay Range:
Scottsdale, Arizona: ($123,500.00 - $183,700.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:
No other locations are assigned to this requisition currently.

Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
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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 comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.
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