Software Engineer - Java

PayPal • San Jose, CA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

At PayPal, Backend Software Engineers help build and maintain the systems that power millions of secure transactions every day. As a Backend Software Engineer (Java), you’ll collaborate with experienced engineers to design, develop, and optimize backend components that ensure performance, reliability, and scalability across our global payment platform. You’ll write clean, efficient Java code, follow established development practices, and participate in code reviews to continuously learn and improve. This role offers the opportunity to grow your technical expertise while contributing to PayPal’s mission of enabling secure, seamless digital payments worldwide.

Requirements

• 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong foundation in programming concepts, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience with backend development using Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot or Micronaut.
• Understanding of RESTful web services and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows (e.g., Agile, CI/CD).

Nice To Haves

• Interest in large-scale, high-performance distributed systems.
• Awareness of the payment processing industry and related compliance or regulatory standards.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Contributions to open-source projects or participation in developer communities.

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

Benefits

• At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level