Sr Front End Engineer

PayPal • San Jose, CA

29d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: We're looking for a talented Front End Software Engineer with AI passion to join our team. You'll design, develop, and deploy end-to-end applications leveraging React, JavaScript, Node.js, Java, and modern AI capabilities. Working across the entire stack—from backend APIs to responsive frontends—you'll integrate AI/ML components to solve complex problems and enhance user experiences. Key Responsibilities: Develop front end applications using React, JavaScript, Node.js, and RESTful APIs supporting AI/ML workflows Build responsive UIs with React and optimize relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) Collaborate with product, design, and data science teams to translate requirements into solutions Write clean, maintainable code focusing on performance and security Participate in code reviews, testing, and architectural decisions Contribute to technical documentation and continuous improvement initiatives Job Description: 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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience building JavaScript and TypeScript applications.
• Experience with both Node.js and Java in production environments
• Familiarity with AI integration patterns and LLM APIs
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases and data management
• Experience with modern development tools (Git, CI/CD pipelines)

Responsibilities

• Develop front end applications using React, JavaScript, Node.js, and RESTful APIs supporting AI/ML workflows
• Build responsive UIs with React and optimize relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Collaborate with product, design, and data science teams to translate requirements into solutions
• Write clean, maintainable code focusing on performance and security
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and architectural decisions
• Contribute to technical documentation and continuous improvement initiatives
• 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

• Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
• PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
• 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: Mid Level