Staff Software Engineer

Description :Essential Responsibilities: Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers on the project or within the systemDetermines the technical tasks that other engineers will followActions result in the achievement of customer, operational, program or service objectivesProactively improves existing structures & processesExercises judgement in reconciling diverse and competing priorities (time, quality, complexity risk) to identify optimal solutions to problemsNotices patterns and condenses repetition into densely meaningful generalized solutionsCollaborates with management to set/improve standards for engineering rigorTrusted to represent PayPal, Inc to the outside world via interactions with partners, customers, or industry organizationsExpected Qualifications:5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:Preferred Qualification:We’re seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer having hands-on software development and leadership experience. This role will serve as the technical lead for the Internalization and Content Engineering team, which is dedicated to building next-generation internationalization (i18n) SDKs and services to enable a seamless development experience across PayPal’s global developer community. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in distributed systems with experience in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and a curiosity to explore AI-powered developer tooling.Your day-to-day:Personally contribute code across the full technology stack, maintaining a hands-on approach while providing technical leadershipLead the technical vision and execution of i18n SDKs and services used by hundreds of PayPal developers globally.Collaborate with partner teams to define requirements and deliver developer-friendly solutions that enable scalability, and international readiness across PayPal platforms.Architect, design, and implement Node.js SDKs and microservices with a focus on robustness, performance, and developer usability.Drive adoption of best practices for internalization and localization across engineering teams.Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing your expertise to foster their growth and enhance the team’s technical capabilities. Proactively identify and address technical debt, creating a roadmap for its resolution to maintain a clean and efficient codebase. Contribute to cloud adoption efforts (AWS/GCP), designing for scalability, reliability, and security in a multi-cloud environment.Explore and evaluate the use of AI-powered tools to optimize developer productivity, internationalization processes, and SDK usability.Represent the Internalization Engineering team in cross-org architecture forums and provide guidance on internationalization strategies.Champion best practices in software engineering, advocating for approaches that improve quality, scalability, and maintainability. Effective communication, listening, interpersonal, influencing, and alignment driving skills; able to convey important messages in a clear and compelling manner.What you need to bring:10+ years of experience in professional software development, with significant experience in building and scaling services or SDKs.Experience acting as a tech lead for full-stack components, services, with a focus on both front-end and back-end architecture.Strong proficiency in Node.js/React.JS and JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem; understanding of SDK/API design principles.Deep knowledge of internationalization and localization engineering practices, including Unicode, CLDR etc.Proven experience architecting cloud services (AWS, GCP, or both).A track record of technical leadership, mentoring, and influencing decisions in large-scale engineering organizations.Strong understanding of developer experience, usability, and ease-of-integration when building SDKs or frameworks.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines such as Harness, testing strategies, and quality metrics for SDKs/services.Strategic mindset with interest in applying AI and automation tools to improve internalization and developer efficiency.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to operate in a globally distributed, fast-paced environment.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.Nice to have:Experience with open-source SDK development and contribution to widely adopted libraries.Background in building developer platforms or frameworks with internal customer focus.Hands-on experience integrating AI models or ML-based services into developer workflows.Exposure to multiple programming languages beyond Node.js (Python, Java etc.).Subsidiary:PayPalTravel Percent:0-PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .The US national annual pay range for this role is $152,500 to $262,350PayPal 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 benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit .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.Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please . We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.