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.
Employer
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.
Sr Software Engineer
The Sr Software Engineer joins a technical team to design, develop, test, and release software applications while providing robust, scalable solutions for cloud-based platforms. This role involves building enterprise-level web applications, APIs, and browser extensions while migrating legacy code to modern architectures. The engineer will collaborate in an Agile environment, conduct code reviews, mentor team members, and manage CI/CD pipelines. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Node.js (JavaScript or TypeScript), Golang or Python, and React for front-end architecture. The role requires expertise in microservices, GraphQL, REST, SQL/NoSQL databases, and distributed caching systems. Candidates must also possess skills in Kubernetes, Docker, CircleCI, and Git. This position addresses the technical challenges of maintaining high-availability, distributed, event-driven systems to ensure software quality and performance across various web and mobile components.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 791 postings across 63 companies.