Staff Software Engineer

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose, CATXAustin, TXNorthern CaliforniaArizonaScottsdale, AZ
Salary: $176,500–$262,350 / yr
Posted: 27 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $219k

$127k most similar roles pay here $277k

This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $147,500–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $219k versus about $181k 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 75 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $159,500–$221,500 across 75 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer

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As a Staff Engineer on Venmo’s Cloud/DevOps team, you will lead major initiatives and drive the strategic direction of our technical development, focusing on scaling infrastructure and enhancing reliability. Your day-to-day involves hands-on work such as designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, managing secrets securely, and creating robust testing frameworks. You will mentor both senior and junior engineers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and best practices. The role requires extensive experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and tools like GitHub Actions and Terraform, alongside strong programming skills in Python, Bash, and Go. With a focus on global-scale services, you’ll ensure our systems are delivered automatically, thoroughly tested, and secure, contributing to Venmo’s mission of creating a delightful user experience through payments.

Skills

AWS EKS Docker GitHub_Enterprise CDK Terraform GitHub_Actions Datadog Bash Python Go CI/CD Kubernetes

What you'll do

Lead major initiatives end-to-end, from design to implementation.
Enhance the quality and reliability of infrastructure through automation and tools.
Mentor engineers on best practices for development and deployment.
Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures.
Evangelize emerging technologies that align with business objectives.

What we're looking for

7+ years of experience in software development or a related field
5+ years operating distributed applications 24x7x365 in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or SRE
Extensive hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure for global-scale services
Deep expertise in IaaS and PaaS solutions from AWS (or similar cloud provider)
Hands-on programming skills in Python, Bash, Go, and experience with Docker and Kubernetes
2+ years of technical leadership experience mentoring and guiding other engineers

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