This role pays less than
51%
of similar roles. Most pay
$149,500–$197,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$177k
versus about
$174k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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.
Sr Software Engineer, BE Python joins a team focused on building and maintaining large-scale payment systems. This role involves delivering complete solutions across the entire software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, delivery, and operations. The engineer will mentor junior peers, advise management on project issues, and make critical technical decisions regarding performance and availability for distributed services. Key responsibilities include collaborating with product managers to refine requirements and participating in code reviews. The role requires expertise in Python, RDBMS and NoSQL data stores like DynamoDB or Cassandra, caching solutions such as Redis, and messaging systems including Kafka and RabbitMQ. Candidates must be proficient in infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible, while working within AWS environments. The work involves solving technical challenges related to high-volume transaction processing and managing fault-tolerant backend systems.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.