Data Engineer

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 Description Summary: This job will design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and architectures to support business needs. You will work with stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions. Your role involves ensuring data quality, optimizing data processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design and develop data pipelines for efficient data collection and processing.
• Build and maintain scalable data storage solutions.
• Ensure data quality and consistency through validation and cleansing processes.
• Implement data transformation techniques to prepare data for analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and provide solutions.
• Optimize data engineering processes for performance and reliability.

Expected Qualifications:

• 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional_Responsibilities_And_Preferred_Qualifications:

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Data Engineer (CL5) to join our dynamic data team. This role is perfect for an experienced professional who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about building robust data solutions. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure that drive business insights and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Data Pipeline Development

• Design, build, and maintain efficient ETL/ELT pipelines to process large volumes of data
• Develop and optimize data workflows using modern data engineering tools and frameworks
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance across all data processing systems
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline issues, implementing proactive solutions

Data Infrastructure & Modeling

• Create and maintain data models that support analytics and reporting requirements
• Work with BigQuery and other cloud data platforms to optimize data storage and retrieval
• Implement data governance best practices and ensure compliance with data standards
• Collaborate on data architecture decisions and technical design reviews

Collaboration & Continuous Learning

• Partner with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements
• Participate in agile development processes and contribute to team planning and retrospectives
• Share knowledge and mentor junior team members
• Stay current with emerging data technologies and industry best practices

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• SQL Expertise: Advanced proficiency in SQL for complex data manipulation, optimization, and analysis
• BigQuery: Hands-on experience with Google BigQuery, including query optimization and cost management
• Programming: Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for data processing and automation
• ETL Knowledge: Solid understanding of ETL concepts, tools, and best practices
• Data Modeling: Experience with dimensional modeling, data warehousing concepts, and schema design

Professional Skills

• 2-4 years of experience with 1+ years of relevant experience in data engineering or related field
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional team environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure)
• Knowledge of data orchestration tools (Apache Airflow, Prefect, or similar)
• Familiarity with streaming data technologies (Apache Kafka, Pub/Sub)
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD practices
• Understanding of data security and privacy principles
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

What We're Looking For

Team Spirit & Collaboration

• Genuine enthusiasm for working as part of a team
• Willingness to share knowledge and learn from others
• Positive attitude and constructive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to give and receive feedback effectively

Growth Mindset

• Eagerness to learn new technologies and methodologies
• Adaptability to changing business requirements and technical landscapes
• Initiative to propose improvements and innovative solutions
• Commitment to personal and professional development

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data technologies
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexible work arrangements

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.

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 https://www.paypalbenefits.com

Who We Are:

To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx

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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@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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