Sr Software Engineer

PayPal • Austin, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

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: Job Description: PayPal, Inc. seeks Sr Software Engineer in Austin, TX Job Duties:

Requirements

• Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field plus five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Core Frontend Development Skills: Experience in building performant and scalable web applications using JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3; experience in CSS architectures like BEM and utility-first frameworks such as Tailwind CSS; and experience in implementing responsive and adaptive web design principles while ensuring accessibility compliance to support inclusive user experiences (5 years).
• Tooling & Build Systems: Experience in configuring and using Webpack and Babel for JavaScript bundling and transpilation; experience setting up linting tools like ESLint or Prettier to maintain code quality; and experience in dependency management using npm and yarn (5 years).
• API Development & Integration: Experience in designing and integrating RESTful or GraphQL APIs; experience in Postman and Swagger for debugging and documentation; and experience in Advanced API clients for Rest or GraphQL, such as Axios or graphql-request (4 years).
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Experience in unit, functional, and end-to-end testing with tools such as Cypress, Jest, Jasmin, or Karma (4 years).
• Frameworks & Libraries: Experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular or React; experience in component-based architecture and server-side rendering; and experience in state management using tools such as Redux or NgRx (3 years).
• Collaboration & Design Tools: Experience in collaborative front-end workflows using Storybook and modern UI design tools like Figma (3 years).
• Backend Development: Experience in Node.js for server-side JavaScript development (3 years).
• Soft & Strategic Skills: Experience applying UX/UI design principles to enhance user engagement and satisfaction and leading and managing engineering projects (2 years).
• Infrastructure: Experience with Jenkins, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines for DevOps workflows (2 years).

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in shaping the future of PayPal’s Braintree Control Panel by leading the technical software design, development, and maintenance of new merchant experiences.
• Architect secure, stable, and scalable front-end software solutions that support Braintree customer needs.
• Design and explore technical solutions, and balance tradeoffs with product, design, and engineering teammates.
• Collaborate across the organization, influencing broader initiatives with expertise, autonomy, and technical vision.
• Collaborate with cross-teams, designers, and product managers to deliver innovative, relevant, and impactful products.
• Establish and enforce best practices in coding, security, and performance across the front-end team.
• Drive discussions on front-end architecture and influence technical direction for the team.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering an inclusive team environment.
• Research emerging technologies to ensure Braintree’s front-end software architecture remains competitive.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees