Senior Software Engineer, BigQuery

PayPal

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Scottsdale, AZ
Salary
$123,500–$183,700 / yr
Posted
13 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 27, 2027

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Below market

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PayPal is a leading global digital wallet and online payment system, founded in 1998, that allows individuals and businesses to send, receive, and manage funds securely in over 200 markets.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, BigQuery

The Sr Software Engineer - BigQuery joins the Credit Platform team to design and operate Java-based backend services and BigQuery-powered data workflows. This role focuses on credit and asset externalization processes, requiring the development of RESTful APIs and the management of datasets for reporting, reconciliation, and external data delivery. You will build real-time and near-real-time pipelines using Pub/Sub, Dataproc, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions. Key responsibilities include optimizing BigQuery performance through partitioning, clustering, and query tuning while ensuring data integrity and auditability. The position requires proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Google Cloud Platform. You will solve complex technical problems involving large-scale data processing, financial reporting, and synchronization across tables within a regulated environment that demands high system correctness and operational excellence.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Arizona?

Median $173162 from 36 postings across 12 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and build Java-based backend services and RESTful APIs for credit and asset externalization workflows.
  • Own BigQuery-backed datasets and pipelines for reporting, reconciliation, and external data delivery.
  • Design data models and access patterns to ensure accurate and auditable representation of credit assets.
  • Optimize BigQuery performance, cost, and reliability using partitioning, clustering, and query tuning.
  • Build and operate real-time and near-real-time data pipelines using Pub/Sub and Java services.
  • Leverage Dataproc for large-scale data processing and synchronization across BigQuery tables.
  • Ensure strong observability, data quality controls, and operational readiness across all services and data workflows.
  • Influence platform architecture and best practices through design reviews and technical leadership.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 6+ years of professional experience as a software engineer building production systems.
  • Strong proficiency in Java, including designing and building RESTful APIs using Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience on Google Cloud Platform, particularly BigQuery, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions.
  • Deep expertise in BigQuery internals, including query execution plans, performance tuning, partitioning, clustering, and cost tradeoffs.
  • Experience designing and operating real-time and near-real-time data pipelines.
  • Strong experience with logging, monitoring, and observability, including dashboards, alerting, and production troubleshooting.
  • Proficiency with IAM, service accounts, and data access controls, including data localization and compliance requirements.

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