Senior Software Engineer in Test

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: Your way to impact: As a Software Engineer in Test on the PayPal SDK team, you will contribute to both the development of world‑class PayPal SDKs and the creation of automated testing suites to guarantee exceptional quality. You will collaborate with skilled engineers to tackle technical challenges and champion quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Your day‑to‑day: Development: Build PayPal’s next‑generation Web SDK, collaborating with stakeholders across the company to create simple and robust SDKs. Partner closely with cross‑functional teams, including Venmo, on design and product development. Provide code feedback and contribute to architecture discussions. Engage with internal and external developers to understand their challenges and identify ways to improve the developer experience. Testing & Quality Assurance: Ensure application quality through various testing activities, including test plan creation, defining quality acceptance criteria, and functional test automation. Utilize tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Postman, and Rest Assured. Collaboration & Communication: Partner with product managers and designers to deliver high‑quality applications that meet both functional and aesthetic requirements. Job Description: The PayPal SDK Engineering team is revolutionizing online payments. We empower merchants globally to seamlessly accept payments within their mobile apps and websites. Our focus is always on developers, striving to provide a best‑in‑class developer experience. We’re seeking an experienced, self‑motivated, and highly productive Software Engineer in Test to join our PayPal SDK team. In this hybrid role, you will contribute to both the development of world‑class PayPal SDKs and the creation of automated testing suites to guarantee exceptional quality. You’ll collaborate with skilled engineers to tackle today’s technical challenges, championing quality throughout the software development lifecycle. If you’re passionate about delivering end‑to‑end solutions for software quality, we’d love to hear from you. How We Work: Open Communication: We prioritize open communication and collaboration across teams. Engineering Ownership: Engineers own the entire development lifecycle, from building and testing to releasing and monitoring their code. Frequent Pair Programming: We believe in the power of collaboration and often pair program to produce our best work. Async Communication First: We favor asynchronous communication and schedule meetings only when necessary. Regular Feedback and Improvement: We hold daily stand‑ups and regular retrospectives to celebrate successes and identify opportunities for improvement. Diversity and Inclusion: We value the unique perspectives that diverse backgrounds and experiences bring. A wide range of ideas helps us create the best possible product and work environment. What do you need to bring: Solid understanding of testing concepts and best practices. Relevant Skills: Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, or other UI automation frameworks. Experience with developer‑facing products (e.g., SDKs, REST APIs, GraphQL) or products that enable third‑party application development is a plus. Enthusiasm for our team’s focus on open source and improving developer experiences. Interest in collaborating with a team of talented engineers. Commitment to staying current with industry trends and technologies and applying them to our products. PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. 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 The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $123,500 to $212,850 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. 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. We know the confidence gap and impostor syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr