Sr Software Engineer

PayPal • San Jose, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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: Job Description: PayPal, Inc. seeks Sr Software Engineer in San Jose, CA

Requirements

• Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field plus three years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Experience designing and developing large-scale applications using Java (3 years)
• Skilled in building dynamic, interactive web applications using JavaScript (3 years)
• Knowledge of designing scalable systems using Microservice Architectural Patterns (3 years)
• Hands-on experience automating build, test, and deployment workflows using Jenkins CI/CD pipelines (3 years)
• Strong foundation in problem-solving and performance optimization through efficient Data Structures and Algorithms (3 years)
• Proficient in writing optimized queries and managing relational databases using Structured Query Language (3 years)
• Experience developing automation scripts, backend services, and data-driven applications with Python (3 years)
• Skilled in building fast and scalable backend services using Node.js (3 years)
• Experience developing responsive and reusable front-end components using React (3 years)
• Expertise in building enterprise-grade Java applications using the Spring Framework (3 years)
• Skilled in creating microservices and production-ready applications using Spring Boot (3 years)
• Proficient in designing, implementing, and consuming REST APIs for scalable applications (3 years)
• Experience developing modern applications with concise, type-safe code using Kotlin (3 years)
• Proficient in version control and collaboration using Git for source code management (3 years)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable web applications using languages like Java, Kotlin, Spring framework, and modern front-end technologies like NodeJS and REACT.
• Build and implement good and robust REST APIs.
• Design architecture with good API design patterns, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with architects and product managers to design and implement scalable and maintainable system architectures.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting best practices in coding standards, code reviews, and development processes.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and responsive applications.
• Monitor applications in Sandbox and Production; Triage, debug and fix bugs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level