Sr Software Engineer

Sr Software Engineer

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

Job Duties: Design, develop, and test new applications and features for PayPal's back-end payment systems. Develop efficient, elegant, clean code with no unnecessary complication or abstraction. Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product managers in code review sessions. Design high availability, high throughput, fault tolerance, low latency, and scalable system applications in a modern cloud-based and global environment (ex, multi-region). Develop automated tests and deliver high-quality software code to production within a short development cycle in the continuous integration and delivery environment. Maintain knowledge of container-based and distributed application management - from binaries and manifests building and packaging, to runtime environment management (ex, host-based and serverless controls). Build, deliver, and manage backend distributed system on public cloud - AWS platforms. Develop, scale, and control strategies, standards, guidelines, and governance of continuous integration systems. Work in an agile environment with a focus on problem-solving and engineering excellence. Identify and resolve performance, scalability, and other software issues in a time-critical environment. Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance.

Minimum 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.

Special Skill Requirements:

• Java Development (2 years)
• Spring Framework (2 years)
• RESTful API Design (1 year)
• Relational and non-relational databases (NoSQL databases) (2 years)
• Version control using Git (1 year)
• CI/CD pipeline development (6 months)
• Docker and containerization (1 year)
• Cloud platform: AWS (2 years)
• Data streaming technologies: event-driven system design (1 year)
• Unit and integration testing using JUnit and Mockito (6 months)

Additional responsibilities & preferred qualifications:

EOE, including disability/vets

The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:

Primary location | Pay range:

San Jose, California | Salary: $169,262-$243,500.00 per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our benefits:

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.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion:

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.

Belonging at PayPal:

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.