Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

PayPal • San Jose, CA

1h

About The Position

Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles. Advises immediate management on project-level issues Guides junior engineers Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions

Requirements

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong proficiency in frontend technologies such as React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Redux, or modern UI frameworks
• Experience building robust backend services using Java, Node.js, Python, or Go
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
• Experience integrating with cloud environments (GCP, AWS, Azure) and containerized services (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases, caching systems, and data modeling principles
• Solid understanding of CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and secure software development practices
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate user needs into technical solutions

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing tools that support ML workflows (feature management, model monitoring, dashboards, experimentation tooling)
• Familiarity with data streaming frameworks (Kafka, Flink) or real-time data processing pipelines
• Experience working with ML model metadata, feature stores, or model registries
• Understanding of A/B testing methodologies and experimentation dashboards
• Background building internal developer tools or platform engineering products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees