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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** PayPal
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $116,500.0 - $173,250.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Framework, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Web Services, Multithreading, Software Troubleshooting, Generative AI, Restful APIs, Stream Processing, Microservices
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60316381-software-engineer

## About the Role

* 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:

 * Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures, knowledge of object oriented design, Design Patterns and multi-threaded programming

 * Strong OOP skills, with ability to analyse requirements and transform into scalable software designs.

 * Experience with HTTP, REST API's and competent designing and building web services/microservices in a commercial setting.

 * Competent in design/implementation for reliability, availability, scalability and performance.

 * Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills.

 * Hands on Java Programming Expertise (Core Java, J2EE, Spring framework)

 * Hands on Building Restful Services.

 * Follow coding and design best practices

 * Experience working on SQL, NoSQL solutions with clear understanding of pros and cons of both relational & free form databases.

 * Knowledge and a particular interest in issues related to large scale distributed stream processing, real-time computation systems
 * Hands-on experience in leveraging AI/GenAI tools to improve software engineering productivity across coding, testing, debugging and documentation.

## Description

This job implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), follows internal conventions and procedures, makes technical decisions, collaborates with peers and project leads, and contributes to code and design reviews., * Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff

 * Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures
 * Understands internal standards & processes an applies them to make technical decisions
 * Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions
 * May contribute to code & design reviews, The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is, Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.