Senior Staff Engineer, Backend

Company: PayPal
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

The CompanyPayPal 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.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 Description Summary:At PayPal, Backend Software Engineers are the architects of our global payment platform. You'll design, develop, and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily, directly impacting our customers' experiences and our company's success.Your way to impactAs a Senior Staff Engineer - Backend, you'll be a technical leader, driving architectural vision and innovation. You'll mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams.Your day-to-day:

• Define and execute the long-term backend architecture.
• Mentor and develop senior engineering talent.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives.
• Perform high quality software analysis, design, development, testing and maintenance.What do you need to bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (Java).
• Experience developing data-driven applications using an industry standard RDBMS (Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, etc.), including strong data architecture and SQL development skills.
• Architectural leadership in defining and evolving backend systems at scale, with a focus on long-term technical vision and strategic initiatives.
• Expertise in architecting and developing large-scale backend systems using Java EE, with extensive experience in Spring MVC, or Hibernate.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale, multi-year engineering projects, from ideation to delivery.
• Expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions that address complex business challenges, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security.
• Ability to influence and drive engineering excellence across the organization, setting standards and best practices.
• Proven track record of mentoring and developing senior engineering talent, with a focus on leadership and technical depth.
• Extensive experience in architecting and building large-scale systems.
• Proven leadership and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with using Agile/Scrum methodology for software development.
  • Experience with large-scale, high-performance systems.
  • Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Contributions to open-source projects.
  • Experience using industry standard software development tools (IDE / Version Control / Continuous Integration).Additional Job Description:Subsidiary: PayPalTravel Percent: 0PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience. The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $107300 to $259600.For the majority of employees, 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.Our 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 benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit .Who We Are: to learn more about our culture and community.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at .Belonging at PayPal:Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please .We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.
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