This role pays more than
75%
of similar roles. Most pay
$178,175–$242,562
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$244k
versus about
$210k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
49 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$160,500–$235,826
across 49 roles with salary data.
Sr Staff Software Engineer, BE Python will join the Venmo Consumer Financial Services team to take primary accountability for backend platform features, capabilities, and quality. This role involves making technical decisions across organizational boundaries, establishing engineering standards, and leading multi-team initiatives involving authentication, authorization, verification, and fraud risk systems. The successful candidate will translate complex regulatory requirements like KYC, AML, and GDPR into scalable technical solutions while mentoring senior engineers and partnering with product management to solve business problems. Key technologies include Python, Java, Go, AWS, and Terraform for infrastructure as code. The role requires deep expertise in API management protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, and FIDO2/WebAuthn. You will manage high-scale distributed systems and security-critical backend platforms to ensure the performance and availability of critical financial services.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.