Senior Database Engineer

PayPal, a global leader in digital payments with over 25 years of revolutionizing commerce, is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join their database operations team. This role is crucial in maintaining PayPal's mission-critical production databases with a focus on achieving 5 9s availability.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse team of database professionals in a hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office and 2 days flexible between office or home. The compensation range of $84,500 to $204,600 reflects the role's importance and the level of expertise required.

As a Senior Database Engineer, you'll be responsible for providing 24/7 database support, partnering with product development teams, and driving incident management. The role requires strong expertise in Oracle Exadata databases, Microsoft SQL Server, and proficiency in Python and PL/SQL. You'll be part of a team that handles everything from disaster recovery drills to proactive SQL tuning and security implementation.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of database engineering experience and is comfortable with an on-call rotation every 6 weeks. Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS) and NoSQL databases is valued. You'll be working in an environment that champions inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness.

PayPal offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, equity options, and professional development opportunities. The company's commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive global economy makes it an attractive workplace for those looking to make a significant impact in financial technology while growing their career.

Join PayPal's database operations team to help maintain and improve the infrastructure that enables hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers to connect and transact safely across approximately 200 markets worldwide. Your expertise will directly contribute to PayPal's mission of democratizing financial services and ensuring everyone can participate fully in the global economy.