Sr Software Engineer

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $130,707–$199,500 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Jun 18, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k

This role $165k

$121k most similar roles pay here $224k

This role pays less than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $139,075–$203,225 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $165k 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 84 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $160,500–$235,826 across 84 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr Software Engineer

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Senior Software Engineer position available in Chicago, IL for PayPal, focusing on developing high-volume and scalable software solutions. This role involves creating web applications using React/Node.js, building back-end services with Java and SQL, and enhancing application capabilities through AI integration. Responsibilities include designing microservices, troubleshooting interfaces, and maintaining CI pipeline health while collaborating closely with design and product teams. Candidates must have expertise in React with Redux for state management, Apollo Client/Server and GraphQL for schema-driven APIs, Node.js and Express.js for backend services, Spring Boot with Kafka/PubSub for asynchronous communication, SQL for database management, Cypress.io for automated testing, Figma for UX prototyping, Python for automation tools, and AWS Cloud Services for deployment. This role addresses the challenge of scaling PayPal’s payment solutions while ensuring high performance and reliability.

Skills

React Redux Apollo Client/Server GraphQL Node.js Express.js Spring Boot Kafka PubSub SQL Cypress.io Figma Python AWS EC2 AWS S3 AWS Lambda

What you'll do

Design and implement high-volume, scalable front-end applications using React/Redux.
Develop back-end services with Node.js, Express.js, and Spring Boot for RESTful APIs.
Optimize microservices architecture using Kafka or Pub/Sub for asynchronous communication.
Write efficient SQL queries to manage data integration between backend and frontend.
Create automated end-to-end tests using Cypress.io to ensure software stability.

What we're looking for

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field plus 3 years of experience.
Expertise in React with Redux for front-end development and state management.
Proficiency in Apollo Client/Server and GraphQL for schema-driven APIs.
Experience with Node.js and Express.js for backend services and RESTful APIs.
Knowledge of SQL for database design and query optimization.
Skills in AWS Cloud Services like EC2, S3, and Lambda for deployment and scaling.

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