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Job Summary
This job delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). It involves advising management on project-level issues, guiding junior engineers, operating with little supervision, and applying knowledge of technical best practices. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our AI-powered tooling initiative, designing and building intelligent systems that enhance the productivity, reliability, and velocity of Venmo's Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps engineering teams.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff
Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures
Understands internal standards & processes an applies them to make technical decisions
Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions
May contribute to code & design reviews
Minimum Qualifications
1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications
Our team is dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation of all user-facing services, as well as production and development systems. We manage Venmo’s infrastructure comprehensively, encompassing operations, automation, security, compliance, and release engineering. While we are focused on Cloud Engineering, our work integrates elements of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and DevOps projects as well. On the DevOps front, we oversee CI/CD infrastructure, develop smart and secure pipelines, implement self-service secret management systems, create development environments, and establish microservices scaffolding and testing frameworks. The quality of the systems we build is paramount to the company, and we prioritize it highly. Our infrastructure must be delivered automatically, thoroughly tested, and scanned for vulnerabilities through synthetic tests.
As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to our critical infrastructure and cloud engineering initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers. You will help build and maintain the tools, automation, and services that power Venmo’s AWS cloud infrastructure.
Our technical stack: AWS, EKS, Docker, GitHub Enterprise, Terraform, GitHub Actions, DataDog, Bash, Python, Go.
What You’ll Do
Contribute to infrastructure features and automation under guidance of senior engineers
Participate in on-call rotations, troubleshoot incidents, and escalate as appropriate
Write automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code to improve operational efficiency
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, self-service tooling, and microservices scaffolding
Learn and apply best practices in cloud engineering, DevOps, and SRE
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s in computer science or related field of study
1+ years’ experience in software development or a related field
Some experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) or container technologies
Programming and scripting experience (Python, Bash, Go, or similar)
Exposure to containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn
Subsidiary
Venmo
Travel Percent
0
Visa Sponsorship through PayPal is not available for this position now or any time in the future.
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
San Jose, California: ($116,500.00 - $173,250.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range
Austin, Texas: ($106,000.00 - $157,300.00 Annually)
Scottsdale, Arizona: ($100,500.00 - $149,600.00 Annually)

Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
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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.
Who We Are
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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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
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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