Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure and Devops

PayPal

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CAScottsdale, AZAustin, TX
Salary
$143,500–$212,850 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 15, 2027

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This role $178k
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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.

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

Sr. Software Engineer – Cloud Infrastructure and Devops joins the Cloud Network & Routing team to build and operate foundational services for Venmo's platform. This role involves delivering complete solutions across all phases of the software development lifecycle, specifically focusing on network and routing systems. You will design, build, and operate cloud infrastructure within an AWS environment, including VPCs, transit gateways, load balancers, and service mesh components. Key responsibilities include managing CDN and edge delivery via AWS CloudFront, configuring WAF rules for security, and maintaining NGINX-based reverse proxies. The technical stack includes AWS, Envoy, Contour, Docker, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Datadog, Bash, Python, and Go. You will solve complex networking challenges such as latency, packet loss, and routing failures while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with SRE and security teams to ensure reliable traffic management.

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What you'll do

  • Design, build, and operate cloud network and routing infrastructure across the AWS environment.
  • Manage and optimize CDN and edge delivery services using AWS CloudFront.
  • Configure and maintain WAF rules and security controls to protect against cyber attacks.
  • Operate and extend Envoy and Contour based ingress and service mesh technologies.
  • Maintain NGINX-based reverse proxy and load-balancing services.
  • Develop and improve infrastructure-as-code configurations using Terraform.
  • Troubleshoot network incidents including latency, packet loss, and routing failures.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to product owners.

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 hands-on experience with cloud networking including AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Route 53, and ELB/ALB/NLB.
  • Hands-on experience with CDN and edge delivery services such as AWS CloudFront.
  • Experience configuring and operating WAF or other edge security tooling.
  • Experience with Envoy, Contour, or similar service mesh and ingress controller technologies.
  • Experience with Nginx or similar reverse proxy and load-balancing technologies.
  • Proficiency in programming and scripting using Python, Go, and Bash.

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