Software Engineer

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $149,365–$198,500 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Closes: Jun 26, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $173k

This role $174k

$128k most similar roles pay here $219k

This role pays more than 50% of similar roles. Most pay $136,400–$210,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $174k versus about $173k 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 74 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $159,500–$221,500 across 74 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 San Jose, you will join a dynamic team to design and develop highly scalable distributed systems that ensure high availability for our business. Your day-to-day responsibilities include building and testing software features using React, JavaScript, Node.js, REST, and GraphQL, while adhering to strict performance and reliability standards. You will work within an Agile environment, collaborating across multiple technologies to deliver market-driven solutions efficiently. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field and possesses expertise in HTML, React, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Java, Redux, Node.js, and REST. This role involves tackling complex business problems at scale, contributing to PayPal's mission of enabling secure and seamless financial transactions globally.

Skills

React JavaScript Node.js REST HTML Bootstrap Redux Java

What you'll do

Design and develop scalable, distributed software systems for high availability.
Build and test software features using React, JavaScript, and Node.js.
Implement market-driven software solutions focusing on performance and reliability.
Work within an Agile environment to rapidly iterate on software development.
Collaborate across technologies including REST, GraphQL, and Java for integration.

What we're looking for

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proficient in HTML, React, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and Redux.
Experience with Node.js, REST, and GraphQL development.
Expertise in building scalable, distributed software systems.
Ability to work within an Agile environment and meet testing goals.

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