Sr Software Engineer

PayPal; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal, Inc. seeks a Sr Software Engineer in San Jose, CA to lead the development and enhancement of an internal BRD tool tracking the end-to-end online feature requirement release process.

You will architect, develop, and maintain an internal platform to automate the entire lifecycle of feature releases, including review, approval, validation, and tracking. Collaborate with feature studios to build new deployment workflows for near real-time feature releases and govern across multiple product

Qualifications

• 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.
• Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering or a closely related field plus five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of the internal BRD tool to track end-to-end feature release processes.
• Architect, develop, and maintain an internal platform to automate the lifecycle of feature releases (review, approval, validation, tracking).
• Support feature studios in building new deployment workflows for near real-time feature releases.
• Collaborate with feature development teams to design automated deployment pipelines for rapid, near real-time releases.

Skills

Java & Spring Boot

Node.js/Express.js

React TypeScript

CI/CD Jenkins

Git workflows

Elasticsearch

Relational DBs

Testing frameworks

GraphQL

SDLC management

Education

Master’s degree in CS/Engineering

Bachelor’s degree +5 years

Tools

Jest

JUnit

Mockito

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 Sr Software Engineer in San Jose, CA

Job Duties: Lead the development and enhancement of the internal BRD tool to track the end-to-end online feature requirement release process. Responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining an internal platform designed to automate the entire lifecycle of feature requirement releases, including review, approval, validation, and tracking. Support feature studios in building new feature deployment workflows for near real-time feature releases. Collaborate closely with feature development teams to design and implement automated deployment pipelines that support rapid, near real-time feature releases. Manage the online feature lifecycle and feature governance across multiple product lines. Oversee the entire feature lifecycle, from ideation and development to deployment and sunsetting, to ensure consistent governance and compliance with internal standards. Support data collection and analysis for insight reports to evaluate Time-to-Market (TTM) of feature releases. 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. Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering or a closely related field plus five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.

Special Skill Requirements

• Experience with Java and Spring Boot for back-end microservices development, RESTful API design, and deployment (2 years)
• Experience with Node.js/Express.js for back-end API development, middleware implementation, and data processing services (2 years)
• Experience with React (TypeScript) for front-end development of scalable, component-based web applications (1 year)
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools (Jenkins) for configuring automated build, test, and deployment workflows (2 years)
• Experience with Git version control and automation, including branch management, webhook integrations, and pull-request workflows (2 years)
• Experience with Elasticsearch for distributed search, log aggregation, and query performance optimization (2 years)
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) including schema design, query optimization, and data management (2 years)
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, JUnit, Mockito) for unit testing, integration testing, and service-layer validation (2 years)
• Experience with GraphQL for API design and optimizing data querying efficiency in full-stack applications (1 year)
• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) management, including end-to-end requirement tracking, cross-team collaboration, and release process management (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 and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:

Primary Location : Pay Range

San Jose, California : Salary: $169,576.00-243,500.00 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.

Subsidiary

PayPal

Travel Percent

0

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 [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.