Sr Software Engineer, Python

PayPal

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San Jose, CA Posted 2 days ago $143,500–$212,850 / year

Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: $143,500–$212,850 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $178k

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This role pays more than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $137,875–$188,714 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

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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 78 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $160,500–$238,700 across 78 roles with salary data.

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As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at PayPal, you will join an innovative engineering team dedicated to transforming global commerce. Your role involves architecting and leading the development of large-scale backend systems using Python frameworks like Django or Flask, while also driving technical excellence and best practices. You will mentor junior engineers, guide teams through complex design decisions, and ensure high performance in distributed systems and microservices. Key skills include extensive experience with RESTful APIs, cloud-native applications, Docker, Kubernetes, and large-scale data processing. This position requires a deep understanding of payment industry regulations and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple engineering disciplines to deliver world-class solutions that impact millions of users daily.

Skills

Python Django Flask RESTful APIs microservices Kubernetes Docker AWS GCP Azure CI/CD Agile methodology distributed systems caching strategies performance optimization

What you'll do

Architect and design large-scale backend systems.
Lead the development of complex backend systems using Python frameworks like Django or Flask.
Mentor junior engineers and guide them through technical challenges.
Drive innovation by implementing best practices in software engineering.
Optimize performance and scalability of RESTful APIs and microservices.

What we're looking for

5+ years of backend development experience.
Proficiency in Python and expertise with Django or Flask.
Proven track record of designing complex RESTful APIs and microservices.
Leadership in guiding engineering teams through technical challenges.
In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, cloud-native applications, and containerization technologies.
Experience with large-scale data processing and performance optimization.

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