Sr Software Engineer

PayPal

Hybrid Actively hiring Posted this week Verified listing

San Jose, CA Posted 3 days ago Apply by Jun 15, 2026 $169,262–$243,500 / year

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $172k

This role $206k

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This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $141,971–$201,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $206k versus about $172k for comparable roles.

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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 78 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $160,500–$238,700 across 78 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer position available at PayPal, where you will collaborate with Technical Leads and Product Managers to design scalable technical solutions for enterprise applications using Java and the Spring Framework. Your daily tasks include developing robust backend systems, creating maintainable codebases through object-oriented design principles, and implementing RESTful web services. You will also lead architecture discussions, conduct code reviews, and manage automated testing and deployment pipelines in a CI/CD environment. This role requires expertise in data structures, algorithms, and experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases. The position involves working on multiple product features independently while adhering to high standards of performance and security within PayPal’s large-scale financial technology ecosystem.

Skills

Java Spring Framework Spring Boot Spring MVC RESTful web services JUnit Mockito Git SQL NoSQL CI/CD AWS Kubernetes

What you'll do

Analyze software requirements and design scalable technical solutions.
Develop robust software using Java, ensuring high performance and security.
Lead architecture discussions and provide feedback in code reviews.
Propose innovative solutions for new and existing product features.
Manage project deliverables and timelines within a CI/CD environment.

What we're looking for

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Expertise in building robust enterprise applications using Spring Framework, including Boot and MVC.
Proficient in developing scalable backend systems using Java for high performance and security.
Utilizes design patterns and data structures to optimize code maintainability and application efficiency.
Implements algorithms to solve complex problems and enhance application logic effectively.
Designs modular architectures using object-oriented principles and develops RESTful web services.
Creates unit tests with JUnit and Mockito, ensuring reliable and comprehensive test coverage.