PayPal
Sr Software Engineer - BigQuery
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$124k-$184kDetected 4 days ago
JavaSpringBackend DevelopmentBigQueryGCPCloud PlatformsRESTData EngineeringFinancial AnalysisCommunicationCollaborationFinancial Reporting
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odds of building a lasting career here
59Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role100
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
Level I$92,1231 entry
Level II$113,7142 entries
Level III$135,3043 entries
Level IV$156,8944 entries
$11,804 more — $135,304 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $135,304 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
Employer immigration record
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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation
Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 90 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.
Green-card follow-through: 96%
Of 78 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 3 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 482 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.
Files H-1B transfers
156 transfer filings in the last year, covering 156 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.
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About the role
- You will work on systems where real-time services, large-scale data processing, and financial reporting intersect.
- This role requires strong technical ownership, sound judgment, and comfort operating in environments where system correctness and data integrity are essential.
- This is a hands-on role with broad technical scope and meaningful cross-team collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Design and build Java-based backend services and RESTful APIs supporting credit and asset externalization workflows
- Own BigQuery-backed datasets and pipelines used for reporting, reconciliation, and external data delivery
- Design data models and access patterns that support accurate, 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 pipelines using Pub/Sub, batch or streaming frameworks, and Java services
- Partner with product, finance, risk, compliance, and engineering teams to deliver secure and compliant solutions
- Influence platform architecture and best practices through design reviews and technical leadership.
- Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles.
- At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years.
- 6+ years of professional experience as a software engineer building production systems
- Deep expertise in BigQuery internals, includingQuery execution plans and performance tuningTable partitioning and clustering strategiesPartition sizing and cost versus performance tradeoffsBulk updates, real-time updates and deletes, and materialized views
- Ability to design scalable, reliable systems with a strong focus on correctness, performance, and operational excellence
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering and cross-functional teams.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with regulated environments and auditability requirements
- Experience with modern data architectures such as Data Lakes, Data Mesh, or Data Fabric
- Background in payments, credit, or financial services
- The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring.
- PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding.
- When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes.
- All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains.
- If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately.
Compensation
- Scottsdale, Arizona: ($123,500.00 - $183,700.00 Annually)
- 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.
Benefits
- If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
Company info
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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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.
- We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates.
- Please don't hesitate to apply.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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 orient
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