Sr Software Engineer

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 Summary:

Job Description:

PayPal, Inc. seeks Sr Software Engineer in Chicago, IL


Job Duties: Lead architectural discussions and contribute to the overall technical direction of the client-side applications, advocating for best practices and innovative solutions. Design and deploy end-to-end solutions towards client-side applications using JavaScript, Node.js, React, GraphQL, and other relevant technologies. Own and be accountable for clean, scalable, high-performing, secure, and reliable software services, in all areas, including coding, documentation, automation, etc. Identify and implement critical non-functional requirements (Availability, Security, Performance, Scalability, and Observability), improve automated test strategies, and build and deploy processes to enable speedy and reliable continuous integration. Demonstrate end-to-end ownership of features, projects, modules, and services to assist the team in delivering within all phases of the software development lifecycle. Conduct formal and informal code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members to ensure quality of code and adherence to clean and scalable coding principles. Optimize software performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks via monitoring, logging, and metrics to enhance the user experience. Communicate effectively with all technical and non-technical partners and stakeholders (Architecture, Developer Experience, Product, Design, Analytics, Legal, Marketing, etc.) as well as within team to ensure shared understanding around the new products and features under consideration. Collaborate with other development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of client-side applications, automating and enhancing build, test, and deployment processes. Participate in program planning, influencing the product and technology roadmap and driving outcomes. Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and promoting a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment. Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance.

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

Special Skill Requirements:

1. Designing and implementing solutions using JavaScript (4years)

2. Server-side application development with Node.js (4 years)

3. Experience with React for building scalable, performant front-end applications (4 years)

4. Designing and developing APIs using GraphQL (3 years)

5. Experience with Continuous integration and deployment tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions (2 years)

6. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and managing microservices (3 years)

7. Experience with Unit and E2E testing frameworks, such as Jest, Mocha, or Playwright. (3 years)

8. Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure for deploying and managing cloud-based applications (3 years)

9. Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB for designing and optimizing data storage solutions (3 years)

10. Experience with Monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic, Splunk, or Prometheus for tracking application performance and troubleshooting (3 years)

11. Experience with web components for embeddable applications (2 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:

Chicago, IL | Salary: $130,707.00-199,500.00 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.

Subsidiary:
PayPal

Travel Percent:
0

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


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 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.

Who We Are:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

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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