This role pays more than
65%
of similar roles. Most pay
$128,825–$192,644
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$178k
versus about
$161k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
43 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$160,500–$235,826
across 43 roles with salary data.
As a Staff Engineer on Venmo’s infrastructure team, you will lead major initiatives and drive the strategic direction of critical domains, ensuring the scalability and reliability of Venmo’s AWS cloud infrastructure. Your day-to-day involves hands-on contributions, mentoring senior and junior engineers, and providing guidance to application teams on best practices for cloud competencies. You will define project designs, troubleshoot incidents, and enhance tools and automation for managing infrastructure as code. The role requires extensive experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines like GitHub Actions, alongside proficiency in Python, Go, and Bash scripting. With a background in software development and distributed application operations, you’ll contribute to the technical leadership of a team dedicated to Venmo’s global-scale services, ensuring high-quality project delivery and operational excellence.