Software Engineer

PayPal; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 149,365 - 198,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including paid time off

Health coverage

Resources for personal wellbeing

Job summary

PayPal, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Software Engineer to develop scalable software and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and at least one year of experience. The position offers a hybrid work model with comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and health coverage.

The salary range is $149,365 to $198,500 per annum for a full-time role, working Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Code high-volume and scalable software.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Develop and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to coding standards.
• Assist in troubleshooting and optimizing performance.

Skills

Backend development using Java and Spring

Databases SQL and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB)

Backend development using Django and Python

GraphQL and Node.js

Software architecture and design

Cloud services design using AWS and GCP

UI Application development using Angular

Infrastructure management using Terraform, Ansible, CDK

Container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes

Release management using Git pipelines and Jenkins

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Code high‑volume and scalable software.
• Partner closely with cross‑functional teams including front‑end developers, designers, product, and other business units.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Develop and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity and performance optimization.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improvement of internal coding standards and best practices.
• Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing performance of back‑end services.
• Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Special Skill Requirements

• Backend development using Java and Spring and Spring Security (1 year).
• Databases SQL and NoSQL (MongoDB and DynamoDB) (1 year).
• Backend development using Django and Python (1 year).
• GraphQL and Node.js (1 year).
• Software architecture and design (1 year).
• Cloud services design using AWS and GCP (1 year).
• UI Application development using Angular (1 year).
• Infrastructure management using Terraform, Ansible, and CDK (1 year).
• Container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes (1 year).
• Release management using Git pipelines and Jenkins (1 year).

Additional Qualifications

EOE, including disability/vets.

Compensation & Location

San Jose, California: Salary $149,365.00–198,500.00 per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefits & Work Model

Hybrid work model: 3 days in office, 2 days remote. Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, health coverage, and resources for personal wellbeing.