Staff Software Engineer, Python

PayPal

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose, CAAustin, TX
Salary: $176,500–$259,158 / yr
Posted: 9 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Mar 1, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $219k

This role $218k

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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.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer, Python

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As a Staff Software Engineer - Python on the Consumer Engineering team, you will serve as a hands-on technical leader designing, building, and scaling high-performance backend systems for global transactions. You will architect fault-tolerant solutions, define technical roadmaps, and mentor engineers while coordinating complex projects to meet operational goals. The role involves developing large-scale backend systems using Python with Django or Flask, focusing on microservices, serverless frameworks, and cloud-native architectures across platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. You will implement advanced security practices such as encryption and access control while ensuring high availability and disaster recovery. This position addresses the technical challenges of providing secure, reliable payment processing and financial services for a global user base, requiring expertise in distributed systems to manage the complexities of large-scale transaction volumes and infrastructure performance.

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Skills

Python Django Flask Microservices Serverless AWS GCP Azure Distributed Systems Cloud-native Architecture Agile Scrum Encryption Secure Coding High-availability Systems

What you'll do

Architect and develop large-scale backend systems using Python with a focus on performance and reliability.
Lead the design of scalable, cloud-native microservices and serverless architectures.
Define and drive the technical roadmap to align engineering initiatives with business goals.
Act as a project leader by coordinating engineer activities and setting clear technical directions.
Mentor team members to foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
Establish and uphold high standards for code quality, design excellence, and operational rigor.
Design fault-tolerant, high-availability systems with robust disaster recovery capabilities.
Implement advanced security practices including secure coding, encryption, and access control.

What we're looking for

Must have a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Must be able to architect and develop large-scale backend systems using Python with Django or Flask.
Must be able to design and lead scalable, cloud-native backend systems using microservices and serverless frameworks.
Must be able to implement fault-tolerant, high-availability systems with strong disaster recovery capabilities.
Must be able to apply advanced security practices including secure coding, encryption, and access control.
Preferred experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Preferred familiarity with the payments industry, financial systems, or relevant regulatory environments.

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