Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

PayPal is a global financial technology company that operates a two-sided network connecting merchants and consumers in approximately 200 markets, enabling digital payments and transactions.
$84,500 - $204,600
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

PayPal is seeking a Staff Full Stack Software Engineer to join their Quantum team, focusing on developing an event-driven platform for automation and data analysis. This role combines both backend and frontend development, utilizing modern technologies and cloud infrastructure. The position involves working with AWS services, Node.js, GraphQL, React, and TypeScript to build scalable solutions.

As a senior technical leader, you'll be responsible for architectural decisions, mentoring team members, and ensuring best practices across the full technology stack. The role requires expertise in cloud-native design, particularly with AWS services like SQS, Lambda, and DocumentDB, along with infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS CDK.

PayPal offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement plans, equity options, and a flexible hybrid work model with 3 days in office and 2 days flexible. The company's mission focuses on democratizing financial services and building an inclusive global economy, providing an opportunity to work on technology that impacts hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

The position is based in San Jose, California, with a hybrid work arrangement. PayPal's culture emphasizes inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness, making it an ideal environment for talented engineers looking to make a significant impact while growing their careers. The role offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while solving complex challenges in the financial technology sector.

Last updated 17 hours ago

Responsibilities For Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

  • Design and implement robust APIs and services with Node.js and GraphQL
  • Build intuitive and performant user interfaces using React, TypeScript, and Chakra UI
  • Architect and deploy scalable, event-driven systems using AWS services
  • Lead technical design of features across the stack
  • Guide and mentor junior engineers
  • Maintain and enhance automation workflows
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers

Requirements For Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

TypeScript
Node.js
React
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with full-stack development
  • Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (React preferred)
  • Proficiency in server-side development with Node.js and GraphQL
  • Extensive experience with AWS services (SQS, Lambda, DocumentDB)
  • Proficiency with AWS CDK or similar tools
  • Strong understanding of event-driven architectures and scalable cloud systems
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor engineers
  • Excellent analytical and debugging skills

Benefits For Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Education Budget
Equity
  • Comprehensive Health and Wellness programs
  • Retirement and investment resources
  • Paid Time Off and 4-week sabbatical program
  • Career and Leadership Training and Development
  • Educational benefits
  • Company-matched giving
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • Employee shares options
  • Flexible work environment

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