Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CAAustin, TXScottsdale, AZ
Salary
$116,500–$173,250 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 1, 2027

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $153k
This role $145k
$78k most similar roles pay here $218k

This role pays more than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$180,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $145k versus about $153k 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 49 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $160,500–$235,826 across 49 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps

As a Software Engineer- Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps, you will join Venmo's infrastructure team to support the development of AI-powered tooling designed to enhance the productivity and reliability of cloud engineering operations. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers to build and maintain tools, automation, and services powering the AWS cloud infrastructure. Your daily responsibilities include writing automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code, contributing to CI/CD pipelines, managing microservices scaffolding, and participating in on-call rotations to troubleshoot incidents. The role requires proficiency in a technical stack including AWS, EKS, Docker, GitHub Enterprise, Terraform, GitHub Actions, DataDog, Bash, Python, and Go. You will solve complex problems related to site reliability, security compliance, and automated deployment systems to ensure the seamless operation of all user-facing services and internal production environments.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop infrastructure features and automation tools for Venmo's AWS cloud environment.
  • Write automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code to improve operational efficiency.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, self-service tooling, and microservices scaffolding.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to troubleshoot incidents and escalate issues as necessary.
  • Implement tasks across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) following internal standards.
  • Design and build AI-powered tools to enhance the productivity of Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps teams.
  • Perform code and design reviews to ensure high-quality, secure systems.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required.
  • Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in software development or a related field.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, is required.
  • Proficiency in container technologies and orchestration, specifically Docker and Kubernetes, is required.
  • Programming and scripting skills in Python, Bash, Go, or similar languages are required.
  • Strong communication skills and an eagerness to learn are required.

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