Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack

PayPal is a global financial technology company that enables digital payments and money transfers through its online platform, serving approximately 200 markets worldwide.
$84,500 - $204,600
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack

PayPal is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack to join their Global Solution Engineering team in San Jose. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in both frontend and backend technologies. The ideal candidate will lead software architecture discussions, guide cross-functional teams, and drive engineering excellence through CI/CD automation and best practices.

The position involves working with PayPal's financial systems, requiring deep understanding of financial services platforms and technology. You'll be responsible for mentoring junior engineers, leading design discussions, and implementing critical modules while ensuring high standards of code quality. The role demands expertise in Node.js, Java, and various modern frameworks, along with experience in designing scalable solutions for the highly regulated financial services industry.

PayPal offers a competitive compensation package including equity, comprehensive benefits, and a balanced hybrid work model. The company's mission to democratize financial services and create an inclusive global economy provides a meaningful context for your work. You'll be part of a team that serves hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers worldwide, working on solutions that make financial services more accessible and efficient.

The role combines technical depth with leadership opportunities, making it ideal for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact in financial technology while working with cutting-edge technologies and global teams. PayPal's commitment to innovation, inclusion, and employee well-being creates an environment where you can grow professionally while contributing to meaningful financial technology solutions.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack

  • Lead design/solution discussions with local and global stakeholders
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers, own code quality, conduct code reviews
  • Own implementation of a module/application/product
  • Participate in complex architectural discussions that involve multiple systems
  • Drive integration efforts and lead critical work streams of strategic initiatives
  • Drive engineering excellency through CI/CD/automation
  • Create reusable, production-ready code
  • Collaborate with cross functional engineering teams globally

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack

Node.js
Java
Kafka
MongoDB
Redis
  • Minimum of 8+ years of experience
  • Experience as tech lead for component/services/domains
  • Expert knowledge in Node.js development using Express.js, Koa.js or other frameworks
  • Expert knowledge in Java, Spring framework, REST, gRPC
  • Experience with asynchronous patterns and messaging frameworks
  • Familiarity with Golang, Ruby, Hadoop, Spark, NoSQL Databases
  • Experience in various architecture design patterns
  • Expertise in designing for reliability, availability, scalability
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Superb communication skills
  • Experience with front-end frameworks

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Retirement and investment resources
  • Paid Time Off and 4-week sabbatical program
  • Career and leadership training and development
  • Educational benefits
  • Company-matched giving
  • Flexible hybrid work model (3 days office, 2 days flexible)
  • Employee shares options

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