Software Engineer - Fullstack

Job Summary

Pay with Venmo lets millions of users checkout at merchants across the web and in native apps. We need a full‑stack engineer to build and improve those checkout experiences, from backend services that orchestrate payment flows to the web surfaces merchants integrate with.

• 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.

• 1 year of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Build and maintain backend services that power Pay with Venmo checkout flows, including the Graph
  
  QL orchestration layer that connects merchants, mobile clients, and payment processing.
• Develop and improve web frontend checkout surfaces that merchants integrate with through Pay Pal Checkout and Braintree.
• Write clean, well‑tested code and participate in code reviews to maintain a high quality bar.
• Collaborate with mobile engineers, product managers, and designers to bring new features to life.
• Help debug and resolve issues across the full checkout flow, from the merchant’s payment button through to settlement.
• Contribute to engineering standards around testing, CI/CD, observability, and on‑call practices.
• Learn and grow within a team that works on payments infrastructure at scale.

• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, with hands‑on experience using at least one modern front‑end framework such as React, Angular, or Vue.
• Foundational understanding of backend technologies and APIs, with a desire to build skills in server‑side development.
• Familiarity with Graph
  
  QL or RESTful API design.
• Knowledge of version control (Git) and familiarity with agile development environments.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving ability, and a collaborative mindset.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and grow within a fast‑paced engineering organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience with Node.js or similar server‑side JavaScript environments.
• Understanding of responsive design principles and web accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with cloud services, database integration, or application monitoring tools such as Datadog.
• Exposure to payments, fintech, or commerce platforms.
• Experience using AI tools and LLMs to accelerate software development workflows.

Base pay range: $ – $ annually (San Jose, California). Additional compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

Pay Pal offers comprehensive, choice‑based programs covering paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to support financial security and mental health.

Pay Pal 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, Pay Pal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.