Sr Software Engineer

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $169,262–$243,500 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Jun 18, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k

This role $206k

$127k most similar roles pay here $256k

This role pays more than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $139,075–$203,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $206k versus about $171k 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 84 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $160,500–$235,826 across 84 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr Software Engineer

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Senior Cloud Platform Engineer position available at PayPal, where you will join a dynamic team focused on building and refining cloud infrastructure using Kubernetes for container orchestration, Ansible and Terraform for automation, and distributed systems to ensure scalability and resilience. Your daily tasks include designing secure, developer-friendly environments that support both on-premises and cloud deployments, analyzing use cases, and guiding technical decisions aligned with business goals. You will collaborate closely with development teams to integrate cloud solutions into existing workflows while ensuring compliance with security policies and best practices. The role requires expertise in Linux/Unix, cloud services, infrastructure as code tools, scripting languages like Python or Bash, containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, networking concepts, and Go programming.

Skills

Kubernetes Terraform Ansible Python Bash Docker Go Linux AWS Azure Google Cloud Networking Security CI/CD

What you'll do

Build and refine cloud platforms using Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform for scalability.
Design and deploy highly available systems on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Implement and manage storage, compute, and security services in cloud environments.
Monitor and optimize performance of cloud infrastructure continuously.
Guide teams in making informed technical choices aligned with business objectives.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
Expertise in Linux/Unix environments, cloud services, and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
Proficiency with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash.
Deep understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.
Experience designing scalable, fault-tolerant systems on major cloud platforms.

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