Senior Software Engineer - Python

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose, California · Austin, Texas
Salary: $143,500–$212,850 / yr
Posted: 60 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $180k

This role $178k

$114k most similar roles pay here $229k

This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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About PayPal

PayPal is a leading global digital wallet and online payment system, founded in 1998, that allows individuals and businesses to send, receive, and manage funds securely in over 200 markets.

PayPal currently has 84 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $160,500–$235,826 across 84 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer - Python

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Senior Software Engineer position available in Venmo's backend development team, guiding junior engineers and contributing to the design and implementation of scalable payment processing systems. The role involves building high-performance distributed services using Python with Django or Flask, adhering to SOA principles, and integrating with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure via Infrastructure as Code practices. Key responsibilities include developing low-latency in-memory databases such as Redis, implementing event-driven architectures with messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ, and ensuring robust CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery. Candidates should have a strong foundation in programming concepts, data structures, and experience with version control systems and collaborative workflows. Knowledge of payment processing industry standards and regulatory compliance is beneficial.

Skills

Python Django Flask AWS Terraform SQL NoSQL Redis SQS SNS Kafka RabbitMQ Pulsar CI/CD Git Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Leads and mentors junior engineers in software development practices.
Designs and implements backend systems using Python with Django or Flask frameworks.
Develops web services adhering to Service-Oriented Architecture principles.
Manages version control and collaborative coding processes with Git.
Implements CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability features.

What we're looking for

Strong foundation in programming concepts, data structures, and backend development with Python.
Experience with web services, SOA principles, and version control systems like Git.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Infrastructure as Code tools.
Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including low-latency in-memory solutions.
Knowledge of event-driven architecture and messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability practices.

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