Principal Software Engineer

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-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 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

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