Staff Software Engineer – Web Full Stack

PayPal • New York, NY

3h

About The Position

Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers on the project or within the system Determines the technical tasks that other engineers will follow Actions result in the achievement of customer, operational, program or service objectives Proactively improves existing structures & processes Exercises judgement in reconciling diverse and competing priorities (time, quality, complexity risk) to identify optimal solutions to problems Notices patterns and condenses repetition into densely meaningful generalized solutions Collaborates with management to set/improve standards for engineering rigor Drive architectural decisions and establish engineering best practices across teams, contributing to long-term technical strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally with backend, infrastructure, and product teams to define and implement end-to-end solutions. Act as a technical leader and mentor, guiding other engineers in design, implementation, and problem solving. Identify and proactively resolve complex technical challenges, balancing tradeoffs between performance, scalability, and maintainability. Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to promote excellence and consistency across projects. Continuously improve our engineering systems and processes to optimize developer productivity and code quality. 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers on the project or within the system Determines the technical tasks that other engineers will follow Actions result in the achievement of customer, operational, program or service objectives Proactively improves existing structures & processes Exercises judgement in reconciling diverse and competing priorities (time, quality, complexity risk) to identify optimal solutions to problems Notices patterns and condenses repetition into densely meaningful generalized solutions Collaborates with management to set/improve standards for engineering rigor 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. You are an experienced engineer with deep technical expertise, strong architectural vision, and a proven ability to lead complex initiatives. You set the standard for quality and rigor, mentor engineers at all levels, and drive improvements in systems, processes, and practices across teams. 8+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on modern web technologies and SDK development. Deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and front-end application architecture, including frameworks, build systems, and packaging. Proven experience designing and scaling SDKs, APIs, or developer platforms used by third-party developers. Strong understanding of backend systems and API integration patterns; ability to collaborate effectively with backend teams. Experience leading large technical projects, influencing architecture decisions, and driving consensus across diverse teams. Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and elevate team performance through guidance and feedback. Strong judgment and ability to make sound technical decisions in complex or ambiguous situations. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical goals into actionable outcomes. Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent practical experience. Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the work of other engineers and aligning efforts toward shared objectives. Exercises sound judgment in balancing competing priorities—time, quality, complexity, and risk—to identify optimal solutions. Proactively improves existing structures and processes to enhance reliability, scalability, and developer experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on modern web technologies and SDK development.
• Deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and front-end application architecture, including frameworks, build systems, and packaging.
• Proven experience designing and scaling SDKs, APIs, or developer platforms used by third-party developers.
• Strong understanding of backend systems and API integration patterns; ability to collaborate effectively with backend teams.
• Experience leading large technical projects, influencing architecture decisions, and driving consensus across diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and elevate team performance through guidance and feedback.
• Strong judgment and ability to make sound technical decisions in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical goals into actionable outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers on the project or within the system
• Determines the technical tasks that other engineers will follow
• Actions result in the achievement of customer, operational, program or service objectives
• Proactively improves existing structures & processes
• Exercises judgement in reconciling diverse and competing priorities (time, quality, complexity risk) to identify optimal solutions to problems
• Notices patterns and condenses repetition into densely meaningful generalized solutions
• Collaborates with management to set/improve standards for engineering rigor
• Drive architectural decisions and establish engineering best practices across teams, contributing to long-term technical strategy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with backend, infrastructure, and product teams to define and implement end-to-end solutions.
• Act as a technical leader and mentor, guiding other engineers in design, implementation, and problem solving.
• Identify and proactively resolve complex technical challenges, balancing tradeoffs between performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to promote excellence and consistency across projects.
• Continuously improve our engineering systems and processes to optimize developer productivity and code quality.
• Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the work of other engineers and aligning efforts toward shared objectives.
• Exercises sound judgment in balancing competing priorities—time, quality, complexity, and risk—to identify optimal solutions.
• Proactively improves existing structures and processes to enhance reliability, scalability, and developer experience.

What This Job Offers

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