PayPal · 5 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer, Ruby on Rails
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $239K/yr
5+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. As a Software Engineer on the Braintree Orchestration team, you will contribute to the design and development of innovative solutions to streamline the tools and processes for ensuring the quality of our product.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers on the project or within the system
Determines the technical tasks that other engineers will follow
Actions result in the achievement of customer, operational, program or service objectives
Proactively improves existing structures & processes
Exercises judgement in reconciling diverse and competing priorities (time, quality, complexity risk) to identify optimal solutions to problems
Notices patterns and condenses repetition into densely meaningful generalized solutions
Collaborates with management to set/improve standards for engineering rigor
Trusted to represent PayPal, Inc to the outside world via interactions with partners, customers, or industry organizations
Develop and Improve Systems: Assist in building and enhancing large-scale systems, reducing complexity, and increasing automation
Collaborate and Learn: Work closely with senior engineers through pair programming and code reviews to develop your skills
Operational Resiliency: Help ensure our systems are robust and resilient
Customer Focus: Collaborate with team members to solve customer problems and improve user experience
Continuous Improvement: Participate in a culture of learning and knowledge sharing across teams
Qualification
Required
5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
5+ years of software development experience
Understanding of Linux and operating systems
Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Preferred
Experience with one or more of the following languages: Typescript, Python, Java, Ruby, Golang, or shell scripting
Good experience in API design and development is a plus
Experience with SQL and databases like MySQL or Postgres
In depth knowledge about AWS
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
Access to the latest tools and technologies.
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Parental and family leave
401(k) savings plan
Paid time off
Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsBlueRun Ventures
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Simon Bladon
PayPal UK CEO
chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
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