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Software Engineer - Java

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-18

PayPal is a global leader in digital payments, empowering consumers and businesses to thrive in the economy. As a Backend Software Engineer (Java), you will design, develop, and optimize backend components for their payment platform, ensuring performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff
  • Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures
  • Understands internal standards & processes and applies them to make technical decisions
  • Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions
  • May contribute to code & design reviews

Skills

  • 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong foundation in programming concepts, algorithms, and data structures
  • Experience with backend development using Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot or Micronaut
  • Understanding of RESTful web services and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles
  • Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra)
  • Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows (e.g., Agile, CI/CD)
  • Interest in large-scale, high-performance distributed systems
  • Awareness of the payment processing industry and related compliance or regulatory standards
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Contributions to open-source projects or participation in developer communities

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off
  • Healthcare coverage for you and your family
  • Resources to create financial security and support your mental health

Company Overview

  • PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.paypal.com/home.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • PayPal has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 200 in 2026, 1138 in 2025, 917 in 2024, 775 in 2023, 921 in 2022, 1051 in 2021, 1049 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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