Senior Database Engineer

Description

Essential Responsibilities :

• Manage and optimize Big Data and cloud technologies to ensure reliable and efficient operations.
• Design, implement, and oversee scalable compute infrastructure tailored to support data scientists' needs.
• Create insightful reports leveraging tools such as Tableau, MicroStrategy, ThoughtSpot, Qlik, Looker, and others.
• Optimize system performance through tuning and proactive efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with business users to address queries, resolve issues, and provide technical guidance.
• Lead efforts in data migration, system upgrades, and maintenance of databases and associated tools.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for platform administration and monitoring tasks.
• Deliver database engineering, infrastructure builds, and release management services with a focus on quality and reliability.
• Partner with cross-functional operations teams to handle incidents, perform root cause analysis, and resolve problems effectively.
• Take ownership of implementing modules, applications, or products from concept to deployment.

Minimum Qualifications :

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

7+ years of enterprise-grade database technologies and large-scale data platforms

Proven experience designing mission-critical data infrastructure at petabyte scale

Deep expertise in GCP cloud-nativeDBs like BigTable and Spanner, Cloud networking, and architecture

Deep expertise in managing Oracle databases

Advanced proficiency in automation and scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional collaboration and high-impact delivery

Experience with generative AI tools for database optimization preferred

Subsidiary : PayPal

Travel Percent :

The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is :

Primary Location | Pay Range :

San Jose, California | ($129,500.00 - $191,950.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range :

No other locations are assigned to this requisition currently.Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable. This role is also eligible for a range of benefits which may include, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, parental and family leave, 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, and other benefits. For more information visit .

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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 :

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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 .

Who We Are :

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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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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