Senior Software Engineer

PayPal

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $186,142–$270,500 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Mar 10, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k

This role $228k

$108k most similar roles pay here $288k

This role pays more than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $149,962–$192,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $228k versus about $171k 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 $160,500–$235,826 across 74 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer

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Sr Software Engineer The Sr Software Engineer joins a team focused on developing enterprise-level applications, including web apps, APIs, and browser extensions. This role involves designing, developing, testing, and releasing software while participating in architecture discussions and mentoring team members on coding best practices. The engineer will manage the full development lifecycle within an Agile environment, ensuring high code quality through peer reviews and CI/CD pipeline management. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Node.js (JavaScript or TypeScript), Golang or Python, and React for modern front-end architecture. Candidates must possess experience with cloud platforms, Kubernetes, Docker, CircleCI, and Git. The role requires expertise in microservices, GraphQL, REST, SQL/NoSQL databases, and distributed caching. This position addresses the technical challenges of building large-scale, distributed, event-driven, and highly available software systems to support complex payment processing and commerce solutions.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 791 postings across 63 companies.

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Skills

Node.js JavaScript TypeScript Golang Python React Kubernetes Docker CircleCI Git GraphQL REST SQL NoSQL CI/CD Agile Scrum Microservices

What you'll do

Design, develop, test, and release software applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.
Provide robust, scalable design solutions for applications deployed on cloud platforms.
Write unit and integration tests while conducting code reviews to maintain high coding standards.
Manage operational support by setting up CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and participating in on-call rotations.
Mentor team members and provide guidance on coding best practices and emerging technologies.
Lead architecture discussions and produce well-documented design documentation for system improvements.
Migrate legacy code to modern architectures and refactor existing systems to improve maintainability.
Build enterprise-level applications including web apps, APIs, and browser extensions.

What we're looking for

A Master's degree plus three years of experience or a Bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in a related field is required.
You must have at least 3 years of experience with Node.js (JavaScript or TypeScript).
You must have at least 3 years of experience with Golang or Python.
You must have at least 2 years of experience with React and modern front-end architecture.
You must have at least 3 years of experience with cloud computing platforms.
You must have at least 3 years of experience with microservices, API design (GraphQL, REST), and database optimization.
You must have at least 2 years of experience with CI/CD pipelines using Kubernetes, Docker, CircleCI, and Git.