Staff SW Engineer, Infra & DevOps

PayPal revolutionizes commerce globally by creating innovative experiences for moving money, selling, and shopping, empowering consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets.
Austin, TX, USAScottsdale, AZ, USA
$84,500 - $204,600
DevOps
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Staff SW Engineer, Infra & DevOps

PayPal is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Cloud Engineering and DevOps team, focusing on Venmo's infrastructure. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in cloud technologies and distributed systems. The position involves working with AWS, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices to ensure the reliable operation of Venmo's production systems.

The role offers an opportunity to work on large-scale financial technology infrastructure, supporting a product that millions of users rely on daily. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading key technical initiatives, mentoring other engineers, and driving best practices across the organization. The position requires both deep technical expertise and strong communication skills to bridge technical and business requirements.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $84,500 to $204,600, with additional benefits including equity, comprehensive healthcare, and retirement plans. PayPal offers a balanced hybrid work model with 3 days in office and 2 days flexible between office or home.

The company culture emphasizes inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness. PayPal is committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy, offering equal employment opportunities regardless of background. The role provides an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in financial technology while working with cutting-edge cloud and DevOps technologies.

This position is ideal for someone who combines technical excellence with leadership abilities, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to work on infrastructure that powers millions of financial transactions daily. The role offers significant growth opportunities within a company that's at the forefront of digital payments and financial technology.

Last updated 16 hours ago

Responsibilities For Staff SW Engineer, Infra & DevOps

  • Lead key initiatives within your domain, driving impactful solutions
  • Mentor engineers through hands-on contributions and best practice advocacy
  • Guide application teams to enhance their AWS cloud capabilities
  • Drive the scalability and reliability of Venmo's cloud infrastructure with autonomy and accountability

Requirements For Staff SW Engineer, Infra & DevOps

Python
Go
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field with 7+ years in software development
  • 2+ years operating distributed applications in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or SRE teams
  • Extensive hands-on experience with global-scale infrastructure (AWS preferred), IaaS/PaaS, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Proficient in Python, Java, Bash, or Go
  • Strong communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical audiences

Benefits For Staff SW Engineer, Infra & DevOps

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Comprehensive Health and Wellness programs
  • Retirement and investment resources
  • 4 week sabbatical program
  • Educational benefits and training
  • Company-matched giving
  • Flexible work environment
  • Employee shares options

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