Manager, Database Engineering

Manager, Database Engineering

PayPal, Inc. seeks Manager, Database Engineering in San Jose, CA

Job Duties: Lead and inspire a team of talented database engineers while working closely with product/program management, developers, architects and SRE to drive forward the vision, architecture, design, implementation, optimization and tuning of Venmo Data Platforms. Implement processes to drive strong operational hygiene for all components and systems within Venmo Data Platforms. Manage scrum process, roadmap and drive planning for the Venmo Data Platforms team. Lead complex initiatives that span across multiple teams/cross-organizations and have companywide impact. Provide regular updates on the key initiatives to the leadership. Conduct performance and career conversations and regular 1:1s with direct reports. Provide technical and tactical input on key initiatives and projects. Prepare and work with the team/partner-teams for detailed Root Cause Analysis of any Venmo Data Platforms' production incidents and share/present the same with the leadership team with plans for improvements in the process. Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance.

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering or a closely related field plus eight years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.

Special Skill Requirements:

• Operating on-prem/cloud databases and/or distributed systems (5 years)
• Large scale distributed datastores- designing, architecting/re-architecting (5 years)
• RDBMS migrations/upgrades from on-prem to cloud and within cloud (5 years)
• Managing AWS DynamoDB, AWS DocumentDB, Cassandra, MySQL, AWS Aurora, Redis, or Elastic/OpenSearch (5 years)
• Infrastructure as code (AWS CLI, AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet) (5 years)
• Writing python scripts automating database operations (5 years)
• Managing document datastores and migrating from on-prem MongoDB to cloud solutions (3 years)
• Writing Github actions workflows automating database operations (3 years)
• Managing PostgreSQL either on-prem or in cloud (2 years)

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:

EOE, including disability/vets.

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 | Salary: $226,138.00-300,500.00 per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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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.

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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