Software Engineer

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The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: Job Description: PayPal, Inc. seeks Software Engineer in Scottsdale, Arizona Job Duties: Design, develop, test, and release software using Java in a Linux/Unix environment. Work on multiple product features without guidance. Propose technical solutions for new and revised features based on an emerging understanding of the product and business domain. Manage individual project timelines, priorities, and delivery. Actively participate in design and code reviews. Train staff new to the team. Implement tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff. Contribute to software code and design reviews. Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance. Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field. Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering or a closely related field plus three years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Special Skill Requirements: 1. Object-oriented, Java-based backend software development 2. Spring Framework technologies for building backend services 3. Design and development of RESTful APIs for microservices and distributed systems 4. Relational and non-relational database technologies including MySQL or MongoDB or Oracle 5. Cloud-based application development and deployment environments across multiple cloud providers such as AWS or GCP or Azure 6. Version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines like Jenkins or Harness 7. Data modeling, Data Transfer Objects (DTOs), and API design patterns 8. Exposure to multiple programming languages and frameworks including experience with Python, Golang, or JavaScript to enable effective cross-team collaboration and system integration. Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications : EOE, including disability/vets. The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is: Primary Location | Pay Range: Scottsdale, Arizona | Salary: $106,278.00-171,500.00 per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Subsidiary: PayPal Travel Percent: 0 PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us . For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations. Our Benefits: At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a