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 3 in San Jose, CA Job Duties: Oversee the architecture and development of backend systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior software developers and contribute to best practices in software development. Work closely with product managers, front-end developers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications and software solutions. Conduct software code reviews to maintain code quality, performance, and security, implement and maintain automated testing frameworks. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in backend software development. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and bugs to ensure optimal software application performance. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software code, APIs, and technical processes. Assist in planning, estimation, and execution of software projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products. Identify and advocate for new software technologies and methodologies to improve development processes and product offerings. Partial telecommuting may be permitted from within a commutable distance. Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field plus three years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Special Skill Requirements: 1. Experience designing and developing large-scale software applications using Object-Oriented Design and Java (3 years) 2. Experience in Java related frameworks such as Spring Boot and Hibernate (3 years) 3. Experience with RESTful API design and development (3 years) 4. Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems (3 years) 5. Experience with database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, and in-memory databases (3 years) 6. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) (3 years) 7. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (3 years) 8. Experience with code versioning tools, such as Git (3 years) 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: San Jose, California | Salary: $169,262.00-243,500.00 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. w