Senior Staff Software Engineer
PayPal
Software Engineering
San Jose, CA, USA
Posted on May 28, 2025
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 Description Summary:
The PayPal Micro Business organization is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Staff Software Engineer to join our team of highly skilled and motivated engineers. In this role, you will be integral to the development and enhancement of our core mobile products. You will work closely with product owners and team leaders to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications that meet the needs of our users. We are looking for a proactive individual with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a dynamic, fast-growing environment. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of developing and launching scalable, user-friendly applications.
Job Description:
The ideal candidate must have broad experience in enterprise application design and architecture, as well as system performance and scalability, and possess knowledge of native mobile application architecture and data architecture.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Develop high-quality software design and architecture, spends most of the time coding, and efficiently produces exemplary and thoroughly tested code for the most challenging features. Works closely with Product Owners / Architects to develop, test, and deliver large-scale distributed systems. Produces clear, well-documented code for product features. Collaborate with internal teams to fix and improve products. Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting. Prototype ideas quickly using cutting-edge technologies. Solid communication skills & proven team player.
Job Requirements:
Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.
The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.
The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is to
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 benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com
Who We Are:
To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx
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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
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.
Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.
REQ ID R0126589
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 Description Summary:
The PayPal Micro Business organization is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Staff Software Engineer to join our team of highly skilled and motivated engineers. In this role, you will be integral to the development and enhancement of our core mobile products. You will work closely with product owners and team leaders to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications that meet the needs of our users. We are looking for a proactive individual with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a dynamic, fast-growing environment. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of developing and launching scalable, user-friendly applications.
Job Description:
The ideal candidate must have broad experience in enterprise application design and architecture, as well as system performance and scalability, and possess knowledge of native mobile application architecture and data architecture.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Develop high-quality software design and architecture, spends most of the time coding, and efficiently produces exemplary and thoroughly tested code for the most challenging features. Works closely with Product Owners / Architects to develop, test, and deliver large-scale distributed systems. Produces clear, well-documented code for product features. Collaborate with internal teams to fix and improve products. Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting. Prototype ideas quickly using cutting-edge technologies. Solid communication skills & proven team player.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's/master's in computer science with 10+ years of experience in Software Development.
- Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures, knowledge of object-oriented design, Design Patterns, and multi-threaded programming. Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Hands-on Java, Kotlin, and Swift Programming Expertise with a specific focus on large-scale distributed systems.
- Working experience with Java Spring Boot, Scala, Kotlin, Graph QL, Kafka, Splunk.
- Solid technical foundations and problem-solving skills.
- Good team player, able to effectively work across multiple teams on solutions that have complex dependencies and requirements in a fast-paced environment
- Motivated and passionate in delivering results, especially in the area of writing highly performant, reliable, and maintainable code.
- Knowledge of UI/UX standards and best practices.
- Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to finding and fixing issues.
- Communication: Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with designers, product managers, and other engineers.
- Innovation: Passion for staying up-to-date with the latest iOS trends, techniques, and technologies.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines: Experience setting up continuous integration and continuous deployment for iOS applications.
- Contributions to Open Source: Demonstrated contributions to open source projects or personal projects available on GitHub or similar platforms.
- **We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.
Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.
The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.
The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is to
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 benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com
Who We Are:
To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx
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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
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.
Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.
REQ ID R0126589