Software Engineer at PayPal in San Jose, CA

Summary: PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. They are looking for a talented Full Stack Software Engineer with a passion for AI to design, develop, and deploy end-to-end applications leveraging modern technologies and AI capabilities. Responsibilities: - Develop full stack applications using React, JavaScript, Node.js, Java, and SQL - Design backend services and RESTful APIs supporting AI/ML workflows - Build responsive UIs with React and optimize relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) - Collaborate with product, design, and data science teams to translate requirements into solutions - Write clean, maintainable code focusing on performance and security - Participate in code reviews, testing, and architectural decisions - Contribute to technical documentation and continuous improvement initiatives - Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff - Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures - Understands internal standards & processes an applies them to make technical decisions - Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions - May contribute to code & design reviews Required Qualifications: - 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience - Develop full stack applications using React, JavaScript, Node.js, Java, and SQL - Design backend services and RESTful APIs supporting AI/ML workflows - Build responsive UIs with React and optimize relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) - Collaborate with product, design, and data science teams to translate requirements into solutions - Write clean, maintainable code focusing on performance and security - Participate in code reviews, testing, and architectural decisions - Contribute to technical documentation and continuous improvement initiatives - Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff - Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures - Understands internal standards & processes and applies them to make technical decisions - Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions - May contribute to code & design reviews Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with both Node.js and Java in production environments - Familiarity with AI integration patterns and LLM APIs - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) - Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) - Knowledge of NoSQL databases and data management - Experience with modern development tools (Git, CI/CD pipelines) Required Skills: Full Stack Development, React, Node.js, Java Important Skills: AI Integration, SQL, Cloud Platforms, Containerization, NoSQL Databases Nice-to-Have Skills: Code Reviews, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, Technical Documentation Benefits: Flexible work environment, Employee shares options, Health and life insurance