Staff Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails

PayPal, a global fintech leader with over 25 years of experience, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Ruby on Rails to join their innovative team. This role offers an opportunity to work on systems that serve millions of users daily within PayPal's core payments infrastructure. As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead complex technical projects, mentor team members, and contribute to architectural decisions that shape PayPal's future.

The position requires expertise in building highly scalable distributed systems using Ruby on Rails, along with experience in service-oriented architecture and various databases including traditional and NoSQL solutions. You'll be part of PayPal's mission to democratize financial services and build the web's most convenient, secure payment solutions.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $72,700 to $230,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, equity, and a flexible hybrid work model. You'll work in a collaborative environment with 3 days in office and 2 days flexible, based in either Chicago or San Jose.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about building large-scale financial systems, mentoring others, and working with cutting-edge technology. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strong programming skills and the ability to guide technical direction within PayPal's engineering organization.