Software Engineer

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Salary: $123,500–$210,500 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Jun 18, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $183k

This role $167k

$112k most similar roles pay here $233k

This role pays less than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $151,468–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $167k versus about $183k 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 Scottsdale, AZ, you will join a dynamic team focused on driving key initiatives and KPIs within the payments domain. Your daily responsibilities include managing critical incidents, conducting bug analysis, and developing efficient software solutions to enhance operational efficiency. You will work with Python, Java, SQL (Oracle or BigQuery), Kafka, ElasticSearch, and other tools to handle high transaction volumes and ensure swift resolution of customer issues. This role requires expertise in external partner engineering, incident management, batch processing, and scheduler development. With a focus on innovation and quality code, you will present solutions to various audiences and manage your workload effectively while resolving time-critical situations professionally.

Skills

Python Java SQL Oracle BigQuery Kafka Elasticsearch CI/CD Docker AWS PostgreSQL Git Jenkins

What you'll do

Manage critical incidents and collaborate with domain owners, partners, and vendors.
Conduct in-depth analysis of bugs to resolve customer issues swiftly.
Develop efficient, clean, reusable software code for high-quality solutions.
Introduce innovative software solutions to enhance operational efficiency continuously.
Monitor batch processing and scheduler development using Python effectively.

What we're looking for

2+ years of Python and Java programming experience.
2+ years in external partner engineering and incident management.
2+ years of SQL expertise with Oracle or BigQuery.
2+ years handling transactions processing and remediations.
2+ years developing batch processes and schedulers using Python.
2+ years of Kafka, ElasticSearch, or equivalent audit log experience.
2+ years in triage and resolution for high-volume transaction environments.

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