Senior Software Engineer

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Austin, TX to design, build, and deploy software data products and a scalable data platform. You will own core data pipeline components and collaborate across teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.

The role requires mastering SDLC processes, tuning performance, and participating in code/design reviews. Partial telecommuting is permitted within a commutable distance of Austin.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related field plus two years of related experience.
• Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent plus five years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy software data products and platform for PayPal.
• Own key software data pipeline components, services and offerings from ideation to production deployment.
• Identify business requirements and help design large-scale software solution architecture.
• Implement tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle with guidance from senior staff.
• Collaborate with peers, manager, and project lead to review solutions and ensure standards.

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering

Tools

Java

SQL

Apache Spark

Hadoop ecosystem

Python

AWS

GCP

Apache Airflow

Snowflake

CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions)

Scala

Job description

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:

Job Description:

PayPal, Inc. seeks Senior Software Engineer in Austin, TX

Job Duties: Design, develop and deploy software data products and platform for PayPal. Own key software data pipeline components, services and offerings all the way from ideation to production deployment. Identify appropriate business requirements and help design large scale software solution architecture. Implement tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff. Undertake software experimentation, automation, simulation and contribute to performance tuning, improvements and load testing. Collaborate with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review software solutions. Understand internal standards and processes and apply them to make technical decisions and adhere to standard procedures for software development. Participate in software code and design reviews. Partial telecommuting permitted from a commutable distance.

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related field plus two years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a closely related field plus five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.

Special Skill Requirements:

• 1. Experience in Java programming (2 years)
• 2. Experience in SQL (e.g.. MySQL, Postgres) and Query Optimizations (2 years)
• 3. Experience in Apache Spark for distributed data processing (2 years)
• 4. Experience with Hadoop ecosystem components (HDFS, MapReduce, Hive, etc.) (2 years)
• 5. Hands‑on experience with Python for data engineering and scripting (2 years)
• 6. Experience working in AWS cloud environments (e.g., S3, EMR, Athena, Lambda) (2 years)
• 7. Experience with GCP data services (e.g., Big Query, Dataproc) (2 years)
• 8. Experience using Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration (2 years)
• 9. Experience with Snowflake for cloud data warehousing (2 years)
• 10. Familiarity with CI/CD deployment pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions) (2 years)
• 11. Experience in Scala Programming (2 years)

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:

EOE, including disability/vets.

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

Primary Location | Pay Range:

Austin, TX | Salary: $167,149.00-221,500.00 per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additionalcompensation 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.

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

0

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.

Who We Are:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

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 [e-mail].

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.