Software Engineer, Backend

$60,900 - $147,400/Yr

PayPal - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - San Jose, CA

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About the position

As a Backend Software Engineer at PayPal, you will play a crucial role in building and optimizing robust backend systems that power millions of transactions daily. You will collaborate with diverse teams to create innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive business growth. This position emphasizes code quality, customer focus, and rapid iteration in an agile environment, making it an exciting opportunity to contribute to PayPal's digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Build robust backend systems from concept to completion.
• Collaborate effectively with diverse teams to create exceptional products.
• Drive innovation and process improvement.
• Develop and maintain backend components.
• Write clean, efficient code adhering to coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong foundation in programming concepts and data structures.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (Java, Python, Ruby on Rails).
• Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with large-scale, high-performance systems.
• Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant regulations.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Contributions to open-source projects.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Employee shares options
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Annual performance bonus
• Equity options