Software Engineer

San Jose, CA$169k–$244kPosted Jul 18, 2026
Single PositionView All JobsSoftware EngineerSan Jose, California, United States of AmericaApply NowAdd to Job cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsRequisition IDR0137136Time Type:Full timeThe CompanyPayPal 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 San Jose, CA Job Duties: Work with the RISK Integrations team to design, develop and support Risk API's to detect and prevent fraud. Design, develop and implement the engineering solutions (Applications, tools, systems, infrastructures) to detect and prevent suspicious activities in PayPal system. Code highly available, testable, scalable, monitor-able components using primarily Java/Python. Monitor real-time availability to business of Risk services that directly impact decision capability of transactions through PayPal. Analyze users’ needs and provide quick and efficient solutions for real-time issues by analyzing complex workflows in different services. Solve large scale highly complex computer engineering problems. Build strong competencies in data structures and algorithms.  Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing to ensure software performance, scalability, and efficiency.  Develop and maintain technical documentation such as design specifications, user manuals, and process workflows. Ensure all software design and development practices align with regulatory guidelines and security protocols. 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 plus one year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent,...

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