Sr Software Engineer

Sr Software Engineer

PayPal, Inc. seeks Sr Software Engineer in Austin, TX

Job Duties: Design, and implement complex, multi-tier distributed software applications. Architect, design and implement new Application Programming Interfaces endpoints to support new software features for PayPal's distributed payments systems. Build applications and optimized features for performance-sensitive systems that serve tens of millions of requests each day. Program and code applications during the design and development phases, utilizing experience programming in Ruby, C++, and Java. Ensure code quality and maintainability by evolving architecture and tech stack, refactoring, standards and improving build and test systems. Test newly implemented applications, identifying and documenting defects and potential risks to escalate with senior management with proposed solutions. Drive architecture discussions, produce well-documented design docs, and participate in design and code reviews. Apply machine-learning algorithmic techniques, design patterns, and best practices when designing automated features. Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance.

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field, plus three years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.

Special Skill Requirements:

• Experience designing and developing large-scale software applications service using Object-Oriented Design and Java (3 years);
• Experience with Java and at least one of the following programming languages: Ruby or C++ (2 years);
• Experience with maintaining code equality using testing tools: TestNG and Postman (2 years);
• Experience with relational databases, NoSQL databases (2 years);
• Experience with continuous deployment tools, including Jenkins (1 year);
• Experience with writing technical design documentation using the following tools: miro, mermaid, or Confluence (1 year);
• Experience with applying AI/ML techniques in day-to-day development, including Github co-pilot (1 year);
• Experience with code management system: GitHub (3 years).

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications :

EOE, including disability/vets.

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:

Austin, TX | Salary: $139,152.00-221,500.00 per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit .

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

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.

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