Software Engineer, Backend at PayPal · San Jose

Summary: PayPal is a global leader in digital payments, revolutionizing commerce for over 25 years. The Software Engineer, Backend will be responsible for developing and delivering applications and services that enhance PayPal’s Checkout user experiences, collaborating with various teams to meet user needs. Responsibilities: - 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 - Demonstrate end-to-end ownership of features, projects, modules, and services that you deliver in all phases of the software development lifecycle - Contribute to software performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks via monitoring, logging, and metrics to enhance the user experience - Contribute to clean, scalable, high-performing, secure, and reliable software services, in all areas, including coding, documentation, automation, etc - Contribute to critical non-functional requirements (Availability, Security, Performance, Scalability, and Observability), and improve automated test strategies, build and deploy processes to enable speedy and reliable continuous integration - Collaborate with other development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of client-side applications, automating and enhancing build, test, and deployment processes - Communicate effectively with all technical and non-technical partners and stakeholders (Architecture, Developer Experience, Product, Design, Analytics, Legal, Marketing, etc.) as well as within your team to ensure shared understanding around the new products and features under consideration - Conduct formal and informal code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members to ensure code quality and adherence to clean and scalable coding principles - Stay up-to-date with the latest industry standards, tools, and technologies related to client-side development, observability, and DevOps practices, and drive their adoption within the team - Participate in program planning, influencing the product and technology roadmap and driving outcomes Required Qualifications: - 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience - 2+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on development of large-scale and performant applications - Expertise in at least one server-side language such as Java, C++, C#, Go, Python, Kotlin, or Ruby - Familiarity with relational and non-relational database technology such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Bigtable - A history building modern, resilient and operationally efficient backend systems exemplifying industry standards (HTTP REST, GraphQL, Serverless, SOA, etc) - A strong belief that data is an essential tool to drive ideal solutions - A desire to ship world class code daily - Strong attention to detail, as well as a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions and compelling customer experiences - Strong problem-solving skills, possessing the ability to work independently or collaboratively to analyze and address complex technical challenges - Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and those in non-technical roles, such as marketing, finance, and legal - Experience with modern software development practices, version control systems, and agile methodologies Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor Required Skills: Software development lifecycle, Backend development, Java, C++, C#, Go, Python, Kotlin, Ruby, Relational databases, Non-relational databases, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Bigtable, AI tools, HTTP REST, GraphQL, Serverless architecture, Service-oriented architecture, Software performance optimization, Automated testing, Continuous integration, Version control systems, Agile methodologies Benefits: Generous paid time off, Healthcare coverage for you and your family, Resources to create financial security, Support your mental health