Performance & Scale Engineer

PayPal's Venmo team is seeking a Performance & Scale Engineer to join their dynamic engineering organization. This role is crucial in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of Venmo's platform, which serves millions of users for their payment needs. The position combines deep technical expertise in performance engineering with a focus on maintaining and optimizing critical financial systems.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing performance testing frameworks, conducting thorough system analysis, and working closely with multiple engineering teams to deliver optimal customer experiences. This role requires expertise in cloud technologies, infrastructure as code, and modern DevOps practices, with a particular focus on performance optimization and scalability solutions.

At Venmo, engineering is treated as a craft, with a strong emphasis on creating elegant solutions both in the backend systems and user-facing features. The team operates in a collaborative environment where learning and teaching are fundamental to the culture. The position offers the opportunity to work on challenging technical problems at scale, while contributing to a product that millions of people use daily for their financial transactions.

The role combines technical depth with business impact, as performance and scalability are critical to Venmo's success in the competitive digital payments space. You'll be working in a hybrid environment that balances in-person collaboration with flexible work arrangements, supported by comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer who is passionate about performance optimization, enjoys working with cutting-edge technologies, and wants to make a significant impact on a product that's revolutionizing how people handle money.