Staff Engineer – Frontend

PayPal is a global financial technology company that operates a two-sided network connecting merchants and consumers for digital payments and commerce.
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Staff Engineer – Frontend

PayPal, a global leader in financial technology, is seeking a Staff Engineer – Frontend to join their Growth Markets Engineering Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on products that drive PayPal's expansion in high-growth markets like Mexico, Brazil, and Japan. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing state-of-the-art payment solutions, working with cutting-edge frontend technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and React.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 6+ years of experience who can independently design and implement complex features while mentoring other engineers. You'll be responsible for driving both technical and product innovation, leading architectural discussions, and ensuring engineering excellence through CI/CD practices. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in frontend technologies and a deep understanding of software engineering principles.

PayPal offers an attractive hybrid work model with 3 days in office and 2 days flexible, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, equity options, and a unique sabbatical program. The company's mission to democratize financial services and its commitment to inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness make it an ideal place for engineers who want to make a global impact while growing their careers.

The Growth Markets Engineering Team plays a crucial role in PayPal's mission to double their customer base globally and drive the next wave of growth. This is an opportunity to work on products that directly impact hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers worldwide, while being part of a company that has been revolutionizing commerce for over 25 years.

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Responsibilities For Staff Engineer – Frontend

  • Independently design, code and test complex features
  • Lead and mentor other engineers
  • Drive technology and product innovation through rapid prototyping
  • Lead complex architectural discussions involving multiple systems
  • Drive integration efforts and lead critical work streams
  • Drive engineering excellency through CI/CD
  • Write tests for existing and new code
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers
  • Optimize frontend applications for speed, scalability, and responsiveness
  • Conduct code reviews

Requirements For Staff Engineer – Frontend

JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
React
  • 6+ years experience in building production software systems
  • Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React
  • Experience with HTML5, CSS3, Webpack, Bootstrap
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • Solid grounding in Computer Science fundamentals
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Experience in writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code

Benefits For Staff Engineer – Frontend

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
401k
Equity
  • Comprehensive Health and Wellness programs
  • Retirement and investment resources
  • Paid Time Off and 4-week sabbatical program
  • Career and Leadership Training and Development
  • Company-matched giving
  • Flexible work environment
  • Employee shares options
  • Health and life insurance

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