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About the Role

PayPal is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in New York, NY to architect and develop large-scale back-end software systems, design and build complex RESTful APIs and microservices, and lead engineering teams through complex technical challenges. The role involves performing large-scale data processing, implementing caching strategies, and optimizing performance, while working closely with design, product, and QA teams to deliver world-class software experiences.

Responsibilities

Architect and develop large-scale back-end software systems.
Design, build, and maintain complex RESTful APIs and microservices.
Lead engineering teams through complex technical challenges and design decisions.
Perform large-scale data processing, caching strategies, and performance optimization.
Work closely with design, product, and QA teams to deliver world-class software experiences.
Prioritize code quality, customer focus, and rapid iteration.
Drive technical excellence and best practices.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Build distributed systems and microservices.
Contribute to open-source software projects.

Requirements

Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field, plus three years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
Experience with Python or Java Data and Application Software Development – 3 years
Experience with Java Application Software Development – 3 years
Experience with Monitoring & Logging Production Workloads and Resolving Production Incidents for Tier 1 Services at Scale – 3 years
Experience with Architecting Infrastructure and Application Solutions with a focus on Scale, Availability, and Performance – 1.5 years
Experience as a Technical lead for project execution for multi-year phased project, including leading a team of engineers – 1.5 years
Experience evolving existing systems to meet new business and product requirements - 2 years
Experience collaborating with product, TPM, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions – 3 years
Experience establishing evolving coding standards and enforcing best practices in SDLC - 3 years
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Skills

Python
Java
RESTful APIs
Microservices
Data Processing
Caching Strategies
Performance Optimization
Distributed Systems

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Partial telecommuting permitted
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
3 years
1.5 years
2 years

Education Level

Master’s degree

Salary/Compensations

$160,805.00-270,500.00 per annum

Benefits

Comprehensive, choice-based programs to support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
Generous paid time off
Healthcare coverage for you and your family
Resources to create financial security
Support for mental health

About the Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years.
Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal 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.
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.
PayPal is on a mission to revolutionize commerce globally.
We’re driving our company, industry, and society forward with vision and velocity.
With our commitment to excellence, innovation, and talent, the possibilities are limitless.

Equal Opportunity

PayPal 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, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.