Sr Software Engineer

Sr Software Engineer

PayPal, Inc. seeks Sr Software Engineer in San Jose, CA

Job Duties: Drive the scalability and reliability of Venmo's cloud infrastructure with autonomy and accountability. Develop software infrastructure and build new features to meet and exceed users' needs and wants. Design, develop, and deploy software applications. Architect seamless operation functionality for Venmo's user-facing services and production systems. Guide application teams to enhance their AWS cloud capabilities. Lead key initiatives within your domain, driving impactful solutions. Manage infrastructure end-to-end—covering operations, automation, security, compliance, and release engineering—while blending Cloud Engineering with SRE and DevOps practices. Drive key initiatives, mentor teams, and champion best practices. Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed from anywhere in the U.S.

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field, plus three years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field, plus six years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.

Special Skill Requirements:

• Experience with automating cloud infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Experience automating repetitive operational tasks by creating scripts in Python, Shell, or a similar language to improve efficiency.
• Experience with monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog.
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for production deployments using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Circle CI.
• Experience with Kubernetes (EKS) deployments.
• Experience with database (RDS) reliability.
• Experience with cloud security by managing AWS IAM roles, firewalls, or encryption protocols.
• Experience with disaster recovery and incident management.
• Experience in monitoring resource utilization using cost optimization dashboards and identifying opportunities for cloud spend efficiency.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and creating/authoring documentation to share across teams.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications :

EOE, including disability/vets.

The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring.

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Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Belonging at PayPal:

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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