Software Engineer (Fullstack)

PayPal • San Jose, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: What you need to know about the role: As a member of the Checkout Engineering team, you will be responsible for the development, focused E2E test strategy, test automation frameworks and delivery of the applications that power PayPal’s Checkout user experiences on the web. You will work closely with product, design, and analytics teams to understand what the buyers and merchants using our software desire from us. We're looking for talented, motivated and detail-oriented technologists with a passion for building beautiful products and experiences. We value collaboration, communication, and a passion for achieving engineering and product excellence. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures Understands internal standards & processes an applies them to make technical decisions Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions May contribute to code & design reviews Job Description: Your Way to Impact: As a fullstack engineer for PayPal Checkout, you will deliver complete solutions and features spanning all phases of our software development lifecycle. With focus on E2E Test Engineering, you will play an active role in bringing delightful PayPal Checkout experiences to our customers. This includes certifying new features and ensuring that the software that we deliver across various platforms (web, mobile, and services) are of high quality. You will be responsible for designing test plans and automating tests to ensure we are able to consistently ship with high quality and velocity. You will be responsible for developing industry-leading experiences that bring unquestionable value to both merchants and buyers. You will use your years of technical expertise and a solid understanding of the business domain to help us improve the scale, reliability, and performance of our platforms.

Requirements

• 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on hands-on experience with software testing.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Node.js, React / NextJS, GraphQL, or similar frameworks and libraries.
• Solid understanding of the possibilities and limitations of the modern web across all device types and form factors
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Good knowledge of tools like Postman for API testing.
• Good knowledge of performance testing and accessibility testing.
• Experience with Xcode / Android Studio IDE.
• Strong attention to detail, as well as a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions and compelling customer experiences
• Strong problem-solving skills, possessing the ability to work independently or collaboratively to analyze and address complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and those in non-technical roles, such as marketing, finance, and legal
• Experience with modern software development practices, version control systems, and agile methodologies

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate end-to-end ownership of features, projects, modules, and services that you deliver in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Understanding of end-to-end solutions towards client-side applications using JavaScript, Node.js, React, GraphQL, and other relevant technologies.
• Develop detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans, test cases, and bug reports
• Contribute to software performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks via monitoring, logging, and metrics to enhance the user experience.
• Contribute to clean, scalable, high-performing, secure, and reliable software services, in all areas, including coding, documentation, automation, etc.
• Contribute to critical non-functional requirements
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with other development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of client-side applications, automating and enhancing build, test, and deployment processes.
• Communicate effectively with all technical and non-technical partners and stakeholders (Architecture, Developer Experience, Product, Design, Analytics, Legal, Marketing, etc.) as well as within your team to ensure shared understanding around the new products and features under consideration.
• Conduct formal and informal code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members to ensure code quality and adherence to clean and scalable coding principles.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry standards, tools, and technologies related to E2E testing and observability practices, and drive their adoption within the team.
• Participate in program planning, contributing to the product and technology roadmap and driving outcomes.

Benefits

• At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees