MTS 1, Software Engineer

About the position

PayPal, Inc. seeks MTS 1, Software Engineer in Austin, TX. The role involves providing technical leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. The engineer will demonstrate end-to-end ownership of features, projects, modules, and services to deliver in all phases of the software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include leading the design and implementation of end-to-end solutions for client-side applications, driving architectural discussions, optimizing software performance, and collaborating with other development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications. The position also requires effective communication with technical and non-technical partners and stakeholders, conducting code reviews, and researching industry standards and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers.
• Demonstrate end-to-end ownership of features, projects, modules, and services.
• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end solutions for client-side applications.
• Drive architectural discussions and contribute to the overall technical direction.
• Optimize software performance and resolve bottlenecks.
• Design clean, scalable, high-performing, secure, and reliable software services.
• Identify and implement critical non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with other development teams for seamless integration and deployment.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical partners.
• Conduct formal and informal code reviews.
• Research latest industry standards, tools, and technologies.
• Participate in program planning and influence the product and technology roadmap.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related field plus two years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related field plus five years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Experience with JavaScript (2 years).
• Experience with GraphQL (2 years).
• Experience with HTML (2 years).
• Experience with CSS (2 years).
• Experience with Object-oriented programming (2 years).
• Experience with Node.js (1 year).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with observability tools.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Employee shares options.
• Health and life insurance.