Staff Software Engineer - Java Backend

PayPal

San Jose, California, US
Base: $176,500.00 - $262,350.00 annually; bonus/eq...
3d onsite
5+ years relevant experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Java spring framework expertise
PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy through secure payment solutions

Job Summary

  • PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy through secure payment solutions.
  • As a Staff Software Engineer, you will act as a hands-on technical leader who designs, builds, and scales systems powering millions of secure global transactions daily.
  • The role offers a balanced hybrid work model with three days in the office and two days at home, along with comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Matching Summary

PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy through secure payment solutions.

Salary

Base: $176,500.00 - $262,350.00 Annually; Bonus/Equity: Annual performance bonus and equity may be included; Benefits: Generous paid time off, healthcare coverage, and mental health resources

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Java Spring framework expertise
  • Distributed systems architecture
  • Cloud-native microservices design

Nice-to-have

  • Agile/Scrum methodology experience
  • Payments industry background
  • Open-source project contributions
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Mentorship and technical leadership

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination
  • Hands-on Java backend development skills

Work Rights

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