Full-Time

Software Engineer

Backend

Posted on 11/18/2024

PayPal

PayPal

10,001+ employees

Digital payments platform for various clients

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$60.9k - $147.4kAnnually

+ Annual Performance Bonus + Equity

Entry

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Hybrid work model requires 3 days in the office.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
NoSQL
Ruby on Rails
SQL
Java
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Strong foundation in programming concepts and data structures.
  • Proficiency in at least one backend language (Java, Python, Ruby on Rails).
  • Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL).
Responsibilities
  • Build robust backend systems from concept to completion.
  • Collaborate effectively with diverse teams to create exceptional products.
  • Drive innovation and process improvement.
  • Develop and maintain backend components.
  • Write clean, efficient code adhering to coding standards.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.

PayPal offers a digital payments platform that allows users to conduct online transactions, mobile payments, and peer-to-peer transfers. It generates revenue primarily through transaction fees charged to merchants and provides various services for individual consumers, small to medium-sized businesses, and large enterprises. PayPal distinguishes itself by offering a wide range of secure financial services tailored to different client needs. The company's goal is to create a convenient and secure digital payments experience for all users.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$188.7M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PayPal's continuous expansion into new markets and services, like launching PYUSD on Solana, showcases its innovative approach and potential for growth.
  • The company's strong presence in both consumer and enterprise markets provides diverse revenue streams and reduces dependency on any single segment.
  • Significant investments from firms like RFG Advisory LLC and Northwest Investment Counselors LLC indicate strong market confidence in PayPal's future prospects.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive digital payments landscape requires PayPal to constantly innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Regulatory challenges and compliance issues in different regions could pose significant operational risks.

What makes PayPal unique

  • PayPal's extensive range of services, from cryptocurrency transactions to installment payments, sets it apart from competitors who may focus on narrower aspects of digital payments.
  • The company's robust fraud protection and global payment processing capabilities make it a preferred choice for large enterprises with complex payment needs.
  • PayPal's strategic investments and partnerships, such as with Gynger and MoonPay, demonstrate its commitment to staying at the forefront of fintech innovation.

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Paid Time Off

Four Weeks Paid Sabbatical for every Five Years of Service

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