Senior Staff Software Engineer

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Job Description

Job Description
Your day-to-day

As a Sr Staff Software Engineer, you will architect and lead the development of complex backend systems, drive innovation, and mentor the team.

A developing technical leader, who can deliver complex projects and programs that integrate solutions from multiple teams
Operates key development processes (e.g., design reviews, knowledge-sharing) using consistent principles, ensuring WHAT we do is guided by a WHY
Makes technical decisions affecting multiple teams, crossing organizational boundaries
Establishes conventions & processes to be followed by other employees
Actions determine the utilization of company resources (people, money, assets) and affect the effectiveness of the company
Handles multiple, multi-team initiatives simultaneously, using judgement to prioritize among more issues than can be handled individually.
Acts as an initiative leader, coordinating the technical solutions of other leads and using delegation to distribute workload
Partners with product management, to ideate solutions to business problems & goals
Understands evolving industry capabilities & practices and can judiciously apply up- to-date information for optimal results
Competent at communicating technical issues with non-technical audiences

What you need to bring

Bachelor s degree in computer science or related field with 16 years of experience in backend.
Master s degree in computer science or related field with 14 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 projects

Your 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.

Additional Job Description

Subsidiary

Travel Percent

For the majority of employees, PayPals 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

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 https//www.paypalbenefits.com .

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 talentaccommodations@paypal.com .

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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