Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps

PayPal

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Austin, TXScottsdale, AZ
Salary
$143,500–$212,850 / yr
Posted
55 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 1, 2027

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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 96 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps

The Sr Software Engineer- Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps joins the Venmo engineering team to ensure the seamless operation of user-facing services and production systems. This role involves managing infrastructure comprehensively, including operations, automation, security, compliance, and release engineering. You will deliver complete solutions across the Software Development Lifecycle, mentor junior engineers, and advise management on project-level issues. Key responsibilities include developing CI/CD pipelines, implementing secret management systems, and creating microservices scaffolding. You will use a technical stack featuring AWS, EKS, Docker, GitHub Enterprise, Terraform, GitHub Actions, DataDog, Bash, Python, and Go. The work focuses on driving the scalability and reliability of Venmo’s AWS cloud infrastructure, troubleshooting incidents, and improving production operations through automated testing and infrastructure as code.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Texas?

Median $178175 from 187 postings across 44 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Deliver complete software solutions across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
  • Mentor junior engineers and lead by example to improve engineering team production operations.
  • Manage and scale Venmo’s AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure high reliability and stability.
  • Develop tools and automation to manage infrastructure and application configuration as code.
  • Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures for production issues.
  • Define project designs, identify stakeholders, and navigate risks to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Operate independently to make technical decisions based on industry best practices and internal conventions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field of study.
  • 5+ years of experience in software development or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience operating distributed applications 24x7x365 as part of a Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and/or SRE team.
  • Extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting infrastructure for global-scale services (AWS experience preferred).
  • Deep hands-on experience with IaaS and PaaS solutions from AWS or similar cloud providers.
  • Hands-on programming and scripting experience in Python, Java, Bash, and Go.
  • Hands-on experience with containers and container orchestration, specifically Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong communication skills to explain technical issues to non-technical audiences.

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