Staff Software Engineer, Ruby on Rails

Description

Essential Responsibilities :

• Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers on the project or within the system
• Determines the technical tasks that other engineers will follow
• Actions result in the achievement of customer, operational, program or service objectives
• Proactively improves existing structures & processes
• Exercises judgement in reconciling diverse and competing priorities (time, quality, complexity risk) to identify optimal solutions to problems
• Notices patterns and condenses repetition into densely meaningful generalized solutions
• Collaborates with management to set / improve standards for engineering rigor
• Trusted to represent PayPal, Inc to the outside world via interactions with partners, customers, or industry organizations

Expected Qualifications :

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications :

Company Overview :

At PayPal (NASDAQ : PYPL), we believe that every person has the right toparticipatefully in the global economy. Our mission is to democratize financial services to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or economic standing, has access to affordable, convenient, and secure products and services to take control of their financial lives.

About Us :

Braintree, a PayPal service, enables businesses to securely accept payments online and on mobile. Every time you pay for an Uber ride, book a stay through Airbnb, or pay with PayPal when you check out online,you’reprobably usingour product. We solve complex, world-scale problems and provide opportunities to match. We build diverse teams that recognize our strengths and allow us to work on our weaknesses.

Position Summary :

As a Software Engineer on the BraintreeOrchestrationteam, you will contribute to the design and development of innovative solutions to streamline the tools and processes for ensuring the quality of our product.The role will encompass the development of new features, writing testcases, and close collaboration with the team to enhance the product's observability, performance, and monitoring capabilities.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop and Improve Systems : Assist in building and enhancing large-scale systems, reducing complexity, and increasing automation.

Collaborate and Learn : Work closely with senior engineers through pair programming and code reviews to develop your skills.

Operational Resiliency : Help ensure our systems are robust and resilient.

Customer Focus : Collaborate with team members to solve customer problems and improve user experience.

Continuous Improvement : Participatein a culture of learning and knowledge sharing across teams.

What We're Looking For :

Educational Background : Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Experience : 5+years of software development experience

Programming Skills : Experience with one or more of the following languages : Typescript Python, Java, Ruby, Golang, or shell scripting.

Operating Systems : Understanding of Linux and operating systems.

API Development : Good experiencein API design and development is a plus.

Database Skills : Experiencewith SQL and databases like MySQL or Postgres.

Cloud Computing : In depthknowledge aboutAWS

Problem Solving : Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Communication : Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits :

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Access to the latest tools and technologies.

Subsidiary : PayPal

Travel Percent :

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 :

Chicago, Illinois | ($160,500.00 - $238,700.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range :

Austin, Texas | ($160,500.00 - $238,700.00 Annually)

Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit .

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 holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

Who We Are :

to learn more about our culture and community.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at .

Belonging at PayPal :

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.