Sr Software Engineer

PayPal • Austin, TX

4d • $130,500 - $193,600 • 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 are looking for a talented and driven Software Engineer CL5 with deep expertise in full stack JavaScript development to join our engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and scale world-class payment experiences used by hundreds of millions of customers globally. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: 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

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript across the full stack
• Hands-on experience with React.js or similar front-end frameworks
• Solid experience with Node.js for backend/server-side development
• Proficiency with RESTful API design and development
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Strong understanding of web performance, accessibility (WCAG), and security best practices
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code

Nice To Haves

• Experience building or integrating payment systems, fintech platforms, or high-volume transactional services
• Familiarity with GraphQL
• Experience with microfrontend architecture
• Knowledge of web security standards (OAuth, OpenID Connect, PCI-DSS considerations)
• Experience with A/B testing and experimentation frameworks
• Prior experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable full stack JavaScript applications and services
• Build performant, accessible, and responsive front-end experiences using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Node.js)
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend services in Node.js
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements and deliver features end-to-end
• Lead technical discussions, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers
• Drive engineering best practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and observability
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and security vulnerabilities
• Contribute to technical roadmap planning and architectural decisions
• Champion engineering excellence across the team through documentation, standards, and processes

Benefits

• At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees