Sr Software Engineer, BE Python

PayPal • San Jose, CA

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe everyone deserves access to the global economy. Our mission is to democratize financial services so anyone, no matter their background, can access affordable, convenient, and secure tools to take control of their financial life. You've likely heard “Just Venmo me”—Venmo is more than just payments. It’s how people connect, share, and split purchases with friends. Originally a peer-to-peer app, Venmo now offers millions of users our Debit Card, Credit Card, Checkout, Crypto on Venmo, and more, making us central to their financial lives. Our goal is to break down the barriers around money: making transactions seamless, intuitive, and even fun. People love using Venmo, and we’re rapidly growing—but this is only the beginning. We aim to bring Venmo’s ease and magic to every place people use money, making managing and connecting finance more delightful. There’s more to invent—let’s figure it out together!

Requirements

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong foundation in programming concepts and data structures.
• Experience with backend development using Python and frameworks such as Django or Flask.
• Understanding of web services and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in large-scale, high-performance distributed systems.
• Awareness of the payment processing industry and related compliance or regulatory standards.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Contributions to open-source projects or participation in developer communities.

Responsibilities

• Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles.
• Advises immediate management on project-level issues
• Guides junior engineers
• Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices
• Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions

Benefits

• At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy.
• That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life.
• We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
• We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more.
• To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level