Senior Software Engineer & Tech Lead, AI-Driven Systems

Engg; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal, a global leader in payments, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Singapore to lead projects, guide engineers, and set technical standards, collaborating with management and external partners.

You will design scalable systems, apply AI-enabled development tools, and drive reliable, secure deployments with cross-functional teams across time zones. This role offers opportunities to influence architecture and mentor peers while working within a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience with Java and software engineering.
• Strong foundation in software design, architecture, and hands‑on coding.
• Experience with AI tools to build smarter, more efficient systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high‑performance software systems.
• Plan and coordinate releases with domain teams for smooth deployments.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.
• Leverage AI tools to improve velocity and code quality.

Skills

Java

OO-based design

Spring

Hibernate

REST

Maven

GitHub

Distributed systems

TestNG/JUnit

Full SDLC

AI/ML awareness

Documentation

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related area

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

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Job description

PayPal, a global leader in payments, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Singapore to lead projects, guide engineers, and set technical standards, collaborating with management and external partners.

You will design scalable systems, apply AI-enabled development tools, and drive reliable, secure deployments with cross-functional teams across time zones. This role offers opportunities to influence architecture and mentor peers while working within a collaborative, inclusive culture.