Senior Database Reliability Engineer

PayPal, a global leader in digital payments, is seeking a Senior Database Reliability Engineer to join their Transaction Processing and Data Services (TPDS) team. This role combines technical expertise with incident management leadership, focusing on maintaining and improving the reliability of systems that process billions of transactions through mission-critical OLTP database infrastructure.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge database technologies at scale, collaborating with best-in-class engineers while having the autonomy to implement solutions that enhance platform resilience. The role is particularly focused on reducing Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Recover (MTTR) across the database platform.

As a Senior Database Reliability Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading incident response activities, managing escalation procedures, and driving continuous improvement in incident management processes. The role requires strong experience in database technologies and distributed systems, with a proven track record in incident management and problem-solving.

PayPal offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $96,900 to $234,300, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, equity compensation, and retirement benefits. The company follows a balanced hybrid work model with 3 days in office and 2 days flexible between office or home.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience with database technologies and building highly scalable systems. They should possess excellent communication skills, strong analytical capabilities, and experience with infrastructure as code and automation practices. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on systems that millions of customers depend on daily while contributing to PayPal's mission of democratizing financial services.