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Job Summary
Running one of the world’s largest payment platforms means keeping our Kubernetes production environment fast, reliable, and efficient. Our team builds the in-house systems that make that possible, using machine learning, data analysis, automation, and AI to keep a very large production cluster running at its best.
The systems you build will support millions of users and billions of dollars in transactions. You’ll own meaningful pieces of the platform, write production code in Go, Java, and Python, and see the impact of your work in real time.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff
Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures
Understands internal standards & processes an applies them to make technical decisions
Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions
May contribute to code & design reviews
Minimum Qualifications
1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications
Design, build, and operate components of our home-grown platform systems that keep our Kubernetes environment efficient.
Apply machine learning, data analysis, and AI techniques to improve how the cluster runs.
Build automation that reduces manual operational work and improves reliability.
Analyze system behavior and performance at scale to find opportunities to improve efficiency and cost.
Partner with application teams and platform/infrastructure teams to improve how services run on our platform.
Take part in operational ownership of the systems you build, and drive root cause analysis and long-term fixes.
Contribute to design and code reviews, and help raise engineering quality across the team.
Work independently on well-scoped projects, and help break down larger, ambiguous problems with guidance from senior engineers.
Experience with cloud platforms, especially Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Experience managing or operating large-scale clusters or production infrastructure.
Experience applying machine learning or statistical methods to operational or infrastructure problems.
Experience building automation for production systems.
Familiarity with observability tooling (metrics, tracing, logging).
Why Join Us
Real scale: Work on a huge production Kubernetes environment where efficiency gains translate directly into reliability and cost savings.
High-ownership, home-grown systems: Build core platform technology rather than just configuring off-the-shelf tools.
A blend of disciplines: Systems engineering, ML, data analysis, AI, and automation come together in everyday work.
Collaborative environment: Work with strong engineers, get mentorship, and grow your scope and impact.
Subsidiary
PayPal
Travel Percent
0
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: ($116,500.00 - $173,250.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range
Scottsdale, Arizona: ($100,500.00 - $149,600.00 Annually)

Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
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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
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 comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.
Who We Are
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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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