MTS 2, Software Engineer

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $226,138–$300,500 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Jun 18, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k

This role $263k

$110k most similar roles pay here $321k

This role pays more than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $263k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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About PayPal

PayPal is a leading global digital wallet and online payment system, founded in 1998, that allows individuals and businesses to send, receive, and manage funds securely in over 200 markets.

PayPal currently has 84 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $160,500–$235,826 across 84 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · MTS 2, Software Engineer

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As a MTS 2, Software Engineer at PayPal in San Jose, CA, you will lead a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering innovation. Your role involves end-to-end ownership of features and services throughout the development lifecycle, focusing on new payment experiences using Java, Spring, REST, Git, SQL, TestNG, CI/CD, Kafka, Cassandra, and GCP. You will optimize performance, enhance automated test strategies, and collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and stay updated on industry standards, driving their adoption within the team. This position requires a Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related fields, along with six years of relevant work experience.

Skills

Java Spring REST SQL TestNG CI/CD Kafka Cassandra GCP Git

What you'll do

Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end solutions for new payment experiences.
Own features, projects, modules, and services throughout the software development lifecycle.
Optimize software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks to enhance user experience.
Advocate for clean, scalable, high-performing, secure, and reliable software services.
Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative knowledge-sharing environment.

What we're looking for

Minimum 6 years of experience in Java, Spring, REST, SQL, and TestNG.
At least 2 years of experience with CI/CD, Kafka, Cassandra, and GCP.
Strong leadership skills to guide a team of software engineers.
Ability to design and implement end-to-end solutions for payment experiences.
Expertise in optimizing software performance and enhancing user experience.

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