Software Engineer

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $139,152–$139,152 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Jun 18, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k

This role $139k

$129k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $153,556–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $139k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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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At a glance

TL;DR · Software Engineer

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As a Software Engineer at PayPal in Austin, TX, you will join a dynamic team focused on developing and maintaining high-performance web applications. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing complex multi-tier distributed software applications using REST and GraphQL APIs, integrating Direct Deposit features with Next.js, and enhancing the Customer Information Process. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, develop innovative technical solutions, and ensure seamless compatibility across various devices and browsers. Key technologies and tools you'll use include React, Redux, TypeScript, Jest, Docker, and GitHub Actions, alongside monitoring tools like Datadog for performance optimization. This role requires expertise in object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms, as well as experience with agile methodologies and a strong understanding of web security best practices.

Skills

Next.js React Redux TypeScript JavaScript GraphQL Docker GitHub Jest Nginx HTML5 CSS3 Agile Methodologies Observability GitHub Actions

What you'll do

Design and develop scalable web applications using Next.js and GraphQL APIs.
Implement Direct Deposit features on the web to enhance customer information processes.
Perform code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
Optimize performance by reducing response times and improving web application profiling.
Strengthen security by resolving critical dependencies and aligning with web security standards.

What we're looking for

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of software engineering experience.
Proficient in React, Redux, Next.js, JavaScript (ES5/ES6), TypeScript, and object-oriented programming.
Experience with data structures, algorithms, GitHub, Agile methodologies, API/UI development, testing frameworks like Jest, GraphQL, Docker, HTML5, CSS3.
Expertise in web application performance optimization using tools like Datadog.
Strong security practices to reduce vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with best coding standards.

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