Senior Backend Engineer (Python) – Cloud-Native, Hybrid

BAM Ventures; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Healthcare coverage

Equity/bonus

Job summary

PayPal is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Backend Python) to design, build, and scale high‑performance systems powering global payments. You will drive architecture, mentor teams, and deliver resilient software in a cloud‑native environment.

Join a hands‑on leadership role in a culture of inclusion and innovation, with a balanced hybrid work model and strong focus on security, reliability, and customer trust.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software engineering with backend focus.
• Experience designing scalable cloud-native systems.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of scalable backend systems using Python.
• Drive technical roadmap and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Mentor engineers and establish engineering standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impact.

Skills

Cloud-native

Python

Django/Flask

Microservices

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Open source

Job description

PayPal is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Backend Python) to design, build, and scale high‑performance systems powering global payments. You will drive architecture, mentor teams, and deliver resilient software in a cloud‑native environment.

Join a hands‑on leadership role in a culture of inclusion and innovation, with a balanced hybrid work model and strong focus on security, reliability, and customer trust.