- Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers on the project or within the system
- Determines the technical tasks that other engineers will follow
- Actions result in the achievement of customer, operational, program or service objectives
- Proactively improves existing structures & processes
- Exercises judgement in reconciling diverse and competing priorities (time, quality, complexity risk) to identify optimal solutions to problems
- Notices patterns and condenses repetition into densely meaningful generalized solutions
- Collaborates with management to set/improve standards for engineering rigor
- Trusted to represent PayPal, Inc to the outside world via interactions with partners, customers, or industry organizations
Expected Qualifications
- 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualification
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will step into a pivotal technical leadership role that spans the entire software development lifecycle. You will shape the architectural vision of our client-side applications, elevate junior engineers through mentorship, and drive the implementation of sophisticated technical designs. Your expertise will be instrumental in scaling our platforms to new heights of reliability and performance, ultimately crafting exceptional experiences for merchants and buyers worldwide.
Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Mentorship
- Provide strategic technical leadership and mentorship to a talented team of software engineers, cultivating a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
- Conduct both formal and informal code reviews, delivering constructive feedback to ensure exceptional code quality and strict adherence to coding standards
- Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and professional growth
- Champion clean, scalable coding principles and best practices across all development areas, including comprehensive documentation and automation
End-to-End Ownership
- Take complete end-to-end ownership of features, projects, modules, and services throughout the entire software development lifecycle
- Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive end-to-end solutions for innovative payment experiences, leveraging diverse technologies with deep expertise in Java
- Continuously refine and enhance existing product capabilities while advocating for continuous improvement and technical debt remediation
Architectural Excellence
- Actively engage in architectural discussions and contribute to the overall technical direction, advocating for best practices and cutting-edge solutions
- Establish and implement critical non-functional requirements including availability, security, performance, scalability, and observability
- Optimize software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks through sophisticated monitoring, logging, and metrics analysis
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate seamlessly with development teams for smooth integration and deployment of client-side applications, enhancing build, test, and deployment automation
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across Architecture, Developer Experience, Product, Design, Analytics, Legal, and Marketing
- Demonstrate proven ability to collaborate effectively with non-technical roles including marketing, finance, and legal departments
Required Qualifications Experience & Expertise
- 10+ years of professional software development experience with strong specialization in backend development using Java
- Proven track record in developing high-scale, high-throughput, and low-latency systems that handle massive transaction volumes
- High proficiency in Cloud technologies, object-oriented programming, and functional programming paradigms
- Solid understanding of building robust backend applications with keen ability to identify performance implications
Technical Skills
- Exceptional skills in writing high-quality, maintainable code and comprehensive automated tests
- Strong familiarity with modern software development practices, version control systems, and agile methodologies
- Demonstrated expertise in performance optimization, system scaling, and reliability engineering
Personal Attributes
- Excellent problem-solving abilities with capability to work independently and collaboratively on complex technical challenges
- Exceptional communication skills with proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong attention to detail and unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions
- Proven ability to mentor, uplift, and develop team members at various experience levels
Why Join Us?
- Global Impact Shape the future of global commerce and directly impact millions of users worldwide
- Technical Excellence Work with cutting-edge technologies and solve complex scalability challenges
- Ownership Culture Embrace extreme ownership and drive meaningful change in a lean, high-performing team
- Career Growth Accelerate your professional development with mentorship opportunities and technical leadership responsibilities
- Innovation Environment Thrive in a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
