Senior Staff Software Engineer - Backend

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 Description Summary:

Join PayPal’s Promotions and Rewards team as a Senior Member of the Technical Staff (Sr MTS), where you will be instrumental in driving the full lifecycle of our rewards programs. This position requires deep expertise in Java, TypeScript, and Node.js, along with a strong background in designing and implementing scalable solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and manage end-to-end solutions that delight our customers and meet strategic business goals.

Job Description:

• • Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and optimization of software solutions within the Promotions and Rewards team. Focus on the full lifecycle of rewards, from concept and design to deployment and maintenance, using Java, TypeScript, and Node.js.  

  • Oversee the entire rewards lifecycle, ensuring smooth integration with other PayPal services, seamless customer experiences, and ongoing innovation. Manage all phases, including planning, development, testing, launch, and post-launch support.  

  • Design, implement, and optimize data storage solutions using both relational and NoSQL databases. Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of database systems that support the rewards lifecycle.  

  • Design and manage containerized applications and services using Docker and Kubernetes. Ensure applications are scalable, portable, and easy to deploy and manage in various environments. 

  • Actively partner with other architects and technical leaders to ensure all solutions align with PayPal’s latest governance standards, architectural guidelines, and best practices.  

  • Maintain a continuous focus on engineering excellence by driving improvements in code quality, performance, and maintainability. Encourage the adoption of best practices across the team.  

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering growth and ensuring adherence to best practices in Java, TypeScript, and Node.js development.  

  • Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, data scientists, and other engineers to develop rewards features that align with <