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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** PayPal
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Batch Processing, Clojure, JSON, NoSQL, OAuth, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Ruby on Rails, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Web Application Frameworks, Web Services, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Backend, Git, Information Technology, Codebase, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control, JVMs, Docker
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/software-engineer-san-jose-ca-usa-58818387

## About the Role

Web, when to rewrite * Utilize standard SDLC tools (IDE, VCS, CI) * Partial telecommuting within commuting distance Tasks * Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field + 2 years of relevant experience * 2 years backend web services experience and RESTful API design * 2 years Java or JVM environments experience * 2 years Git or other version control experience * 1 year SQL and NoSQL databases experience * 1 year web frameworks experience including OAuth and JSON * 1 year building cloud-based services on AWS (S3, Lambda) * 1 year functional programming concepts * 1 year Docker and Kubernetes experience * 1 year CI/CD pipelines and modern delivery practices Key requirements * comprehensive benefits * generous paid time off * healthcare coverage for you and family * balanced hybrid work model * equity or variable compensation opportunities * resources for financial security and mental health

## Description

Experteer Overview As a Software Engineer at PayPal, you will design, build, and scale applications that power global payments and cross-border commerce. You'll contribute to both front-end and back-end components, including Web, REST APIs, and GraphQL services, while collaborating with product teams to shape Vault APIs. You'll work in an agile environment, emphasizing test-driven development and automation to deliver reliable, secure software. This role offers hands-on work with modern tech and a chance to influence PayPal's two-sided network at scale. Compensation / Benefits * Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Ruby on Rails, Java, or Clojure * Collaborate with product management to design Vault APIs * Develop front-end and back-end features across Web, REST APIs, GraphQL, and real-time/batch processing * Prototype ideas with cutting-edge technologies * Participate in Agile SCRUM processes with focus on TDD and automation * Refactor existing codebases and decide when to rewrite * Utilize standard SDLC tools (IDE, VCS, CI) * Partial telecommuting within commuting distance Tasks * Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field + 2 years of relevant experience * 2 years backend web services experience and RESTful API design * 2 years Java or JVM environments experience * 2 years Git or other version control experience * 1 year SQL and NoSQL databases experience * 1 year web frameworks experience including OAuth and JSON * 1 year building cloud-based services on AWS (S3, Lambda) * 1 year functional programming concepts * 1 year Docker and Kubernetes experience * 1 year CI/CD pipelines and modern delivery practices Key requirements * comprehensive benefits * generous paid time off * healthcare coverage for you and family * balanced hybrid work model * equity or variable compensation opportunities * resources for financial security and mental health


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