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# Senior Database Engineer at PayPal

Compensation · Listed in posting

$129,500 – $191,950/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: San Jose, California · Austin, Texas

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: mid

**Posted**
: Sep 24, 2026

## Description

PayPal is hiring a Database Engineer to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of its global data platforms. The role leads infrastructure transformations, architects petabyte-scale operational systems, and manages high-performance database clusters across AWS, GCP, and Azure. Responsibilities include database optimization, Terraform and GitOps automation, observability, incident response, security, and collaboration with data and product teams. The position is based in San Jose or Austin and offers a balanced hybrid work model.

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