Staff Software Engineer

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We are seeking talented professionals who thrive in a fast paced, exciting environment, and want to constantly improve a service used by millions each month.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Auctions payments comprise a massive portion of PayPal’s rapidly growing business. As a critical member of the auctions software development team, you will be responsible for critical technology initiatives that will have a visible and immediate impact on millions of PayPal customers. Responsibilities include working closely with other engineering team members and interacting with product, design, content, QE and many other groups to lead and deliver world class engineering products in an exciting fast-paced environment.

• Partner with the Product Management group to identify business requirements and design product specifications
• Create high-level and detailed technical design documents, and conduct design reviews.
• Play an active role in implementing and providing feedback on new processes
• Provide technical guidance to other software engineers.
• Implement new product features using C++ and SQL in an Apache/Linux environment.
• Enhance and maintain existing product capabilities
• Develop and update product documentation
• Participate and become actively involved in team and company wide architecture discussions
• Employ technical expertise in helping team members overcome technical problems
• Adhere to release/project schedule and milestones

Job Requirements

We are looking for exceptional senior software engineers that have a strong command of C++ in a UNIX/Linux environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of programming experience and a strong understanding of relevant web protocols. This candidate will be experienced with designing and implementing large scale systems and be well versed in application level, database and network programming. The ideal candidate will be able to assess current processes to determine scalability and reliability and make recommendations for improvement. Working knowledge of auction sites, particularly eBay, is a strong plus; knowledge of XML and experience with SQL also desirable. CS or related degree helpful.

Education: Bachelors or Equivalent

PayPal Careers Offer:

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Exciting, high-profile product
• Outstanding career and growth opportunities
• Energetic, team-oriented atmosphere

To apply for this position, please visit our Careers Site at
http://www.paypal.com/html/paypal_jobs.html. To begin the application process, enter the Job Number 8186BR into the Requisition Number search field and select submit. You can now begin applying for the position.