Principal Software Engineer

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. Youll design, develop, and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily, directly impacting our customers experiences and our companys success.

• Your day-to-dayAs 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 domain
• Maintains a strategic vision, and creatively takes initiative to realize it Intentionally leads other technical leaders across organizations as a means of delivering more than is possible individually Increases results & effectiveness of all software engineers in a large domain 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
• Appraises existing ways of working and determines directional changes for improved 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
• Adapts their role to the need, selecting the most effective means of realizing their technical goals
• Uses delegation and expectation- setting to steer more than what one person can achieve directly
• Mentors others as a means of propagating technical influence, and to enhance the performance of their organization Proficient at recognizing the true root causes when existing solutions or processes limit success
• Expert at envisioning and articulating technical solutions that address business needs, are practically achievable and sufficiently inspire decision-makers to influence investment choices
• Understands structure and priorities of non- technical aspects of PayPal organization and can incorporate into nuanced and maximally relevant decision-making

What do you need to bring:

• bachelors degree in computer science or related field with 18+ years of experience in backend
• masters 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 systems Strong 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 users Solve the real customer problems through technology
• Prove 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