Software Engineer, Backend Java

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. They are seeking a Software Engineer to join their Customer Support Platform organization, focusing on building AI-powered assistance experiences and backend Java-based services. 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 an 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 backend engineering (Java/Spring, distributed systems) LLM orchestration frameworks (RAG, prompt engineering, vector DBs) Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization (Kubernetes) Experience with real-time decisioning systems or conversational platforms Familiarity with observability, experimentation, and A/B testing in AI systems 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 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.