Staff Software Engineer Experimentation

PayPal

San Jose, California, United States
Base: $176,500.00 - $262,350.00 annually; bonus/eq...
3d onsite
5-8 years software engineering experience
A/b testing framework design
Feature flag infrastructure at scale
This role involves owning the end-to-end architecture of PayPal's experimentation platform to power A/B testing and feature flags across multiple business units

Job Summary

  • This role involves owning the end-to-end architecture of PayPal's experimentation platform to power A/B testing and feature flags across multiple business units.
  • The successful candidate will partner closely with product, data science, and engineering leadership to make experimentation a first-class capability embedded into every release.
  • PayPal offers a balanced hybrid work model with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, along with comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Matching Summary

This role involves owning the end-to-end architecture of PayPal's experimentation platform to power A/B testing and feature flags across multiple business units.

Salary

Base: $176,500.00 - $262,350.00 Annually; Bonus/Equity: Annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation available; Benefits: Comprehensive choice-based programs including paid time off, healthcare, and mental health resources

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-8 years software engineering experience
  • A/B testing framework design
  • Feature flag infrastructure at scale
  • High-throughput distributed systems architecture
  • Backend language proficiency Java Python Go Node.js

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with commercial platforms like LaunchDarkly or Split
  • Familiarity with Bayesian and frequentist experimental design
  • Background in regulated fintech environments
  • Experience building internal developer portals
  • Knowledge of PCI-DSS and SOX compliance requirements

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years relevant experience in software engineering
  • Production experience with feature flag infrastructure at scale

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