PayPal

Staff Software Engineer

PayPal$176K — $262K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a relevant field or equivalent education/experience.
  • Bachelor's and/or Masters in computer science or related field preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience with Python or a similar high-level programming language.
  • Advanced knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data storage systems, including caching solutions.
  • Expertise with cloud services such as AWS or GCP and experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform.

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects, coordinating engineer activities and ensuring objectives are met.
  • Determine technical tasks for team members to follow on projects.
  • Proactively enhance existing structures and processes for efficiency.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
  • Design and implement secure, scalable software services on the platform.
  • Collaborate with management to uphold and improve engineering standards.
  • Represent PayPal to external partners and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Flexible, hybrid work model allowing for a mix of office and remote work.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and their families.
  • Generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
  • Resources to promote financial security and mental health well-being.
  • Programs designed to foster physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
This job acts as a project leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers, determining technical tasks, and improving existing structures and processes. It involves making technical decisions, collaborating with management to set standards, and representing the company to external partners.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers on the project or within the system
  • Determines the technical tasks that other engineers will follow
  • Actions result in the achievement of customer, operational, program or service objectives
  • Proactively improves existing structures & processes
  • Exercises judgement in reconciling diverse and competing priorities (time, quality, complexity risk) to identify optimal solutions to problems
  • Notices patterns and condenses repetition into densely meaningful generalized solutions
  • Collaborates with management to set/improve standards for engineering rigor
  • Trusted to represent PayPal, Inc to the outside world via interactions with partners, customers, or industry organizations


Minimum Qualifications:
  • 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.


Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:

The pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay, including base pay and commission-based compensation, for this role by location is:

Primary Location | Pay Range:

Austin,Texas | ( $160,500-$235,826 Salary)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:

San Jose, California | ( $176,500-$259,158 Salary)

Details about the commission structure will be provided during the hiring process, consistent with applicable laws.

Additional compensation for this role may include equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

Your way to impact
As a Staff software engineer for Venmo Payments Engineering you will act as a senior engineer and subject matter expert for the Payments Engineering team. You will have the opportunity to work on one of the biggest payments platforms that caters to 65 million active users and processes transactions worth billion of dollars. Given all the fun challenges, we are a fast-paced organization going through rapid growth that is solving technical challenges at exponential scale. As an organization, we have a strong culture of committing to goals and delivering on timelines.

Your day to day
  • Lead engineering efforts and team level processes by defining outcomes for others, refining ongoing processes, and providing technical advice to senior leaders on systems, solutions, challenges, and strategy.
  • Support end-to-end ownership of design, implementation and operational excellence of software components while proactively improving existing structures and processes.
  • Contribute to the technical engineering roadmap by completing quality and thorough assessments of implementation alternatives and their associated trade-offs and providing recommendations.
  • Provides technical leadership for a small team with minimum guidance from management or senior teammates.
  • Design, estimate and implement new and refactored software services on the platform securely, reliably and at scale. Take ownership of quality of design and implementation of software components.
  • Deliver high quality code on time and follow our SDLC process.
  • Own the performance and availability of the services as well as participate in on call rotations and provide support during incidences.
  • Have an appetite to learn and contribute to complex projects alongside your colleagues.


What do you need to bring
  • Bachelor's and/or Masters in computer science, or a related field of study, or equivalent experience
  • 8+years' experience with Python or equivalent high-level programming language
  • Advanced skills with RDBMS and NoSQL data stores, caching solutions (e.g. Redis, ElastiCache, Hazelcast) and messaging/queuing protocols/systems such as SQS/Kafka/RabbitMQ/Pulsar
  • Ability to lead projects and mentor all levels of engineering staff, along with managing relationships with Product, Engineering Operations and non-technical business and support teams
  • Expert with distributed services and backend systems
  • Expertise with building services on public cloud - preferably AWS or GCP, Azure
  • Experience in managing infrastructure as code using Terraform

• • Experience working with fault-tolerant and scalable distributed services and systems.

Subsidiary:
PayPal

Travel Percent:
0

The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:

Primary Location | Pay Range:
Austin, Texas: ($160,500.00 - $238,700.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:
San Jose, California: ($176,500.00 - $262,350.00 Annually)

Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

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.

About PayPal

PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 375 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

PayPal Careers

Joining PayPal now offers an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a leading global team of professionals dedicated to revolutionizing digital payments and financial services. As a beacon of innovation and diversity, PayPal is where your professional journey can reach new heights. Work You’ll Do At PayPal, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business, from the innovative solutions we provide to the inclusive culture we nurture. By joining our team, you will help shape the future of payments globally, working alongside some of the brightest minds in technology and finance. Transform the Financial Landscape Lead the charge in the digital payments revolution with PayPal, a company known for its leadership in technology and financial services. Our team at PayPal is at the forefront of digital innovation, making significant impacts across various industries and improving the way millions of people handle transactions daily. Engage with a Global Team Collaborate with over 20,000 dedicated professionals around the world who are experts in technology, finance, and customer engagement. PayPal’s commitment to growth and diversity is evident in our dynamic team environment where every voice is valued and every team member is empowered. PayPal Jobs and Employment Opportunities We are actively expanding our team and have numerous job opportunities that cater to a wide range of skills and experiences. Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, an internship, or leadership roles, PayPal offers a path for career advancement and professional development. Innovate and Grow Join PayPal and be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Deliver targeted solutions and drive change across the financial ecosystem with a team that’s equipped with the best tools and resources. At PayPal, your career is future-proofed with endless opportunities for advancement and skills enhancement through our comprehensive training and development programs. Be Part of Our Culture At PayPal, we pride ourselves on a workplace culture that supports diversity, encourages professional growth, and fosters innovation. Our benefits package is designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our employees and their families. Explore PayPal Careers Discover the exciting career opportunities at PayPal, where we are hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals. Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for professionals who are passionate about making a difference and ready to contribute to our team’s success. Stay Connected with PayPal Keep up to date with the latest career tips, industry insights, and company news—all from the people who work at PayPal. Personalize your experience by subscribing to job alert emails, tailored to your preferences, and see what exciting and rewarding opportunities await. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Prepare your resume, sharpen your interview skills, and apply for a position at PayPal today. Engage with our professional network and become part of a company that’s leading the way in digital payments. SEARCH PAYPAL JOBS At PayPal, your ambitions lead you forward, and our collective innovation drives us all. Join us in making a difference in the digital payments landscape worldwide.
Learn more about PayPal
Size
30,900 employees
Market Cap
$77.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+18.5%
Revenue
$21.4 billion
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