Staff Network Engineer

Overview

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Location: Dublin, Ireland.

Company Overview

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We provide proprietary payment solutions and enable cross-border payments, helping merchants connect with customers and simplifying payments across online and in-person environments. Our Belonging and Inclusion values guide how we work with customers, communities, and each other.

Job Description Summary

This position is part of the Global Corporate Networking team, supporting corporate offices and datacenter locations worldwide. As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting, managing, and designing the network. The role requires hands-on experience in network design and operations, and participation in architecture, design, implementation, and L3 support across multi-vendor production wired and wireless networks spanning multiple data centers and corporate locations. You will deliver network implementation and remediation projects, support network availability, and collaborate with enterprise engineering teams to drive automation and efficiency.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the technical vision and strategy for complex projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and long-term goals.
• Architect and implement high-performance, scalable, and resilient systems to support enterprise-level applications and services.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers across teams, fostering technical growth and promoting best practices.
• Partner with product managers, operations, and other engineering leaders to define requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Lead efforts to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve critical system issues, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Research and recommend emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to advance the organization's technical capabilities and maintain a competitive edge.
• Advocate for and enforce coding best practices, design patterns, and technical standards across engineering teams.
• Facilitate architecture reviews, code reviews, and design discussions to ensure technical excellence and alignment with organizational standards.
• Identify and implement improvements in development workflows, automation, and system monitoring to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Serve as a technical authority in internal and external forums, contributing to the organization's reputation for engineering excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Software Development, Financial Services, and Technology, Information and Internet

Benefits and Inclusion

PayPal is committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. We offer benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental health, including a flexible work environment and employee stock options. To learn more about benefits, please visit the official PayPal benefits site.

EEO and Belonging

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance submitting an application, contact PayPal Global Talent Acquisition.

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