PayPal · 14 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer – Web Full Stack
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $262K/yr
8+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be a technical leader shaping the direction of our web SDK ecosystem and guiding the development of scalable, performant, and secure JavaScript-based SDKs.
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
Be a major part of the design, development, and evolution of PayPal Ads JavaScript Web SDKs, ensuring they are performant, secure, and easy to integrate
Drive architectural decisions and establish engineering best practices across teams, contributing to long-term technical strategy
Collaborate cross-functionally with backend, infrastructure, and product teams to define and implement end-to-end solutions
Act as a technical leader and mentor, guiding other engineers in design, implementation, and problem solving
Identify and proactively resolve complex technical challenges, balancing tradeoffs between performance, scalability, and maintainability
Influence and contribute to the evolution of PayPal Ads engineering standards, coding conventions, and design patterns
Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to promote excellence and consistency across projects
Represent PayPal in external developer communities and industry discussions where appropriate, sharing expertise and promoting technical leadership
Continuously improve our engineering systems and processes to optimize developer productivity and code quality
Qualification
Required
5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
8+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on modern web technologies and SDK development
Deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and front-end application architecture, including frameworks, build systems, and packaging
Proven experience designing and scaling SDKs, APIs, or developer platforms used by third-party developers
Strong understanding of backend systems and API integration patterns; ability to collaborate effectively with backend teams
Experience leading large technical projects, influencing architecture decisions, and driving consensus across diverse teams
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and elevate team performance through guidance and feedback
Strong judgment and ability to make sound technical decisions in complex or ambiguous situations
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical goals into actionable outcomes
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
8+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
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
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance
Annual performance bonus
Equity
Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
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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