Sr Software Engineer

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $169,262–$243,500 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Jun 18, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k

This role $206k

$127k most similar roles pay here $256k

This role pays more than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $139,075–$203,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $206k versus about $171k 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 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 · Sr Software Engineer

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As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at PayPal in San Jose, you will join the core engineering team to design and implement scalable backend systems using Python, Django, or Flask. Your daily tasks include developing RESTful services, optimizing system performance, and participating in architecture discussions and code reviews to ensure high-quality software delivery. You will work on enhancing user accessibility within existing platforms while also contributing to new initiatives. The role requires expertise in object-oriented design, algorithmic techniques, and experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, as well as proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases and ORM tools. This position offers the opportunity to tackle complex business problems at a large scale within PayPal’s innovative ecosystem.

Skills

Python Django Flask REST API SQL NoSQL ORM tools AWS GCP Azure Object-oriented design Algorithmic techniques Design patterns

What you'll do

Design and implement backend software products using Python and Django/Flask.
Develop RESTful services focusing on scalability and reliability for cloud platforms.
Optimize system performance and ensure high reliability of software components.
Participate in architecture discussions, produce design documents, and conduct code reviews.
Implement new features and modules to enhance user accessibility within existing platforms.

What we're looking for

Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 2+ years of experience.
Strong Python and object-oriented design skills (2+ years).
Expertise in REST API, Django/Flask frameworks (2+ years).
Proficient in cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure (2+ years).
Knowledge of SQL, NoSQL databases, and ORM tools.

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