PayPal Software Engineer 

United States, California, San Jose 

663535077

This job implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), follows internal conventions and procedures, makes technical decisions, collaborates with peers and project leads, and contributes to code and design reviews.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff
• Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures
• Understands internal standards & processes an applies them to make technical decisions
• Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions
• May contribute to code & design reviews

Expected Qualifications:

• 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

In Your Day-to-Day Role You Will:

• Drive Key Initiatives and KPIs
  Lead critical initiatives that directly impact the reliability and performance of PayPal’s payments ecosystem, gaining hands-on experience acrossthe paymentsdomainevery day.
• Manage Critical Incidents
  Collaborate with domain owners, external partners, and vendors to triage and resolve high-priority production issues swiftly and effectively, minimizing impact on customers and merchants.
• Analyze and Resolve Complex Issues
  Conduct in-depth root cause analysis of bugs and incidents, delivering timely and sustainable fixes to maintain uninterrupted service.
• Champion Innovation and Continuous Improvement
  Challenge the status quo by introducing creative, data-driven, and automation-led solutions to enhance operational efficiency and resilience.
• Develop High-Quality, Scalable Code
  Write clean, efficient, and reusable code that supports automation frameworks and system enhancements without unnecessary complexity or abstraction.
• Demonstrate Ownership and Accountability
  Manage workload independently, take end-to-end ownership of assigned components, and reliably resolve time-critical situations with professionalism and precision.
• Communicate with Impact
  Effectively present technical issues, findings, and proposed solutions to varied audiences, fostering understanding and alignment across teams.

What do you need to bring:

• 3+ years of experience in software product development using Java, Spring Boot, and SQL.
• Hands-on exposure to GCP, Python, DataProc, and scripting (any language) is a plus.
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with external partners, processors, and vendors.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities with a focus on root-cause identification and sustainable fixes.
• Experience in developing, debugging, and troubleshooting complex, distributed, or multi-tier applications.
• Ability to triage and resolve production issues independently, demonstrating command over PayPal’s product and system ecosystem.
• Prior involvement in operational detection, monitoring, and P0/P1 incident management activities.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills, capable of bridging technical depth with customer and stakeholder needs.
• Resourceful and collaborative, with the ability to assess impact, prioritize effectively, and drive faster resolutions that delight customers.
• Experience identifying gaps in applications, monitoring, processes, or products, and providing both short-term solutions and long-term improvements in partnership with product and technology teams.
• Familiarity or hands-on experience with machine learning algorithms is preferred, especially in the context of automation and intelligent issue detection.

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

The US national annual pay range for this role is $100,500 to $173,250

Our Benefits:

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