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
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $219k

This role $218k

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This role pays more than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $192,132–$245,937 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $218k versus about $219k 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 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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Staff Software Engineer - Python As a member of the Consumer Engineering team, you will serve as a hands-on technical leader designing and scaling systems that power global transactions. You will architect high-performance, fault-tolerant backend solutions while defining the technical roadmap and mentoring other engineers to ensure excellence in development and delivery. Your daily work involves building large-scale backend systems using Python with Django or Flask frameworks, focusing on reliability and maintainability within a cloud-native environment involving microservices and serverless technologies. You will also implement advanced security practices like encryption and access control while managing complex projects and coordinating team activities. This role addresses the technical challenges of providing secure, seamless payment experiences for millions of users, specifically solving problems related to high-availability systems, disaster recovery, and the complexities of global financial transaction processing.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.

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Skills

Python Django Flask Microservices Serverless AWS GCP Azure Distributed Systems Cloud-native Architecture Agile Scrum Encryption Security Data Protection

What you'll do

Architect and develop large-scale backend systems using Python, Django, or Flask.
Lead the design and architecture of scalable, cloud-native microservices and serverless frameworks.
Act as a project leader by coordinating engineering activities and defining technical tasks for other engineers.
Define and drive the technical roadmap to align engineering initiatives with strategic business goals.
Establish and uphold high standards for code quality, design excellence, and operational rigor.
Design and implement fault-tolerant, high-availability systems with robust disaster recovery capabilities.
Apply advanced security practices including secure coding, encryption, and access control to ensure data protection.
Mentor team members to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

Must have 5+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to design and architect scalable, cloud-native backend systems using microservices and serverless frameworks.
Proficiency in developing large-scale backend systems using Python with Django or Flask.
Experience designing fault-tolerant, high-availability systems with strong disaster recovery capabilities.
Ability to implement advanced security practices including secure coding, encryption, and access control.
Proven experience in large-scale, high-performance system design and optimization.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Experience applying Agile/Scrum methodologies to software development.

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