Software Engineer

Job Summary

This job implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), follows internal conventions and procedures, makes technical decisions, collaborates with peers and project leads, and contributes to code and design reviews.

Essential Responsibilities

• Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff
• Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures
• Understands internal standards & processes an applies them to make technical decisions
• Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions
• May contribute to code & design reviews

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures, knowledge of object oriented design, Design Patterns and multi-threaded programming
• Strong OOP skills, with ability to analyse requirements and transform into scalable software designs.
• Experience with HTTP, REST API's and competent designing and building web services/microservices in a commercial setting.
• Competent in design/implementation for reliability, availability, scalability and performance.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Hands on Java Programming Expertise (Core Java, J2EE, Spring framework)
• Hands on Building Restful Services.
• Follow coding and design best practices
• Experience working on SQL, NoSQL solutions with clear understanding of pros and cons of both relational & free form databases.
• Knowledge and a particular interest in issues related to large scale distributed stream processing, real-time computation systems
• Hands-on experience in leveraging AI/GenAI tools to improve software engineering productivity across coding, testing, debugging and documentation.

Subsidiary: PayPal

Travel Percent: 0

• 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: ($116,500.00 - $173,250.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range

No other locations are assigned to this requisition currently.

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

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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

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.

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