Senior Software Engineer - Python

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San Jose, CA
73K-176K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Payments
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer at PayPal for the Venmo Payments and Disputes Engineering team, you will develop high-level designs for complex systems, write and optimize scalable code, and propose innovative solutions. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure timely delivery of software components.
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The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. 

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary:

As a Software engineer for Venmo Payments and Disputes Engineering you will act as a senior engineer and subject matter expert for the Payments Platform Engineering team. You will have the opportunity to work on one of the biggest payments platform that caters to 60 million active users and had a transaction volume of 37 billion dollars in Q2 2020 alone. And we have a YoY growth rate of 70%. Given all these 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.

Job Description:

Your day to day   

  • Develop high-level designs and architecture for complex systems. 

  • Write, review, and optimize code. Ensure the code is scalable, maintainable, and follows best practices. 

  • Identify technical challenges and propose innovative solutions. Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends. 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers. 

  • Participate in project planning, estimation, and tracking. Ensure timely delivery of software components. 

  • Lead technical discussions and decision-making processes. Advocate for best practices, coding standards, and continuous improvement. 

  • Analyze and improve application performance and scalability. Ensure the software meets quality standards and user requirements. 

  • Help define and manage the technology roadmap. Prioritize technical debt and feature development. 

  • Implement security best practices to protect data and systems. Conduct security reviews and address vulnerabilities. 

  • Stay current with advancements in technology and methodologies. Pursue certifications, attend workshops, and participate in professional networks 

  • Clearly articulate ideas and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Listen and understand the needs and concerns of others. 

  • Work effectively within a team environment. Foster a positive and productive work culture. 

  •  Mentor Junior engineers on team. 

What do you need to bring  

  • Bachelor’s and/or Masters in computer science, or a related field of study, or equivalent experience  

  • 5+years’ experience with Python or equivalent high-level programming language  

  • Current experience in working and developing distributed system 

  • Advanced skills with RDBMS and NoSQL data stores, caching solutions (e.g. Redis, ElastiCacheHazelcast) 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  

  • Good understanding with distributed services and backend systems  

  • Experience with building services on public cloud – AWS, GCP, Azure  

  • Experience in managing infrastructure as code using Terraform  

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

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

Venmo

Travel Percent:

0

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PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is

$72700 to $176000

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 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.

Who We Are:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

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 [email protected].

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.

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.

Notice to Applicants and Employees who reside within New York City. Click here to view the notice.

Top Skills

Python
The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
34,450 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

HELP US REIMAGINE MONEY.

At PayPal, we believe that now is the time to democratize financial services so that moving and managing money is a right for all citizens, not just the affluent. We are driven by this purpose, and we uphold our cultural values of collaboration, innovation, wellness and inclusion as our guide for making decisions and conducting business every day. It is our duty and privilege to be customer champions and put those we serve at the center of everything we do.

We are one team that respects and values diversity of thought for everyone, everywhere, and we actively seek to create an energizing workplace that brings out the best in all of us. If you’re ready to shape the future of money, join the team at PayPal. We're proud to work here. You will be too.

PayPal is headquartered in San Jose, California and its international headquarters is located in Singapore.

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