The Company Pay Pal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years.

Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, Pay Pal 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.

Pay Pal 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 Pay Pal or Venmo account balance, Pay Pal 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 Pay Pal, 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:

Meet Your Team:

Pay Pal is transforming global commerce.

Our Engineering team is the heart of this transformation.

We’re building innovative solutions that delight customers and drive business growth.

Join our dynamic engineering team at Pay Pal, where you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented peers and work on high-impact projects in an agile environment.

We're not just building systems; we're creating scalable, high-performance solutions that make a real difference in global commerce.

We prioritize code quality, customer focus, and rapid iteration.

Our engineers work closely with design, product, and QA teams to deliver world-class experiences.

Job Description:Your way to impact
At Pay Pal, 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 day-to-day

• As 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.

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 project

Experience: using industry standard software development tools (IDE / Version Control / Continuous Integration).

Additional Responsibilities &:

Preferred Qualifications:

Subsidiary:Venmo Travel Percent:0-The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring.

The expected range of pay for this role by location is:

Primary

Location: | Pay Range:San Jose, California | ($196,500.00 - $291,500.00 Annually)Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:Austin, Texas | ($178,500.00 - $265,100.00 Annually)

• [Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

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the majority of employees, Pay Pal'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 Pay Pal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:At Pay Pal, 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.

Who We Are:Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion  Pay Pal 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, Pay Pal 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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.

Belonging at Pay Pal: 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 Pay Pal 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 Pay Pal.

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We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates.

Please don’t hesitate to apply.