Senior Software Engineer - Python San Jose, California, United States of America + 1 more Software Engineering

Venmo, LLC; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Healthcare coverage

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Venmo, a PayPal service, seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to design and implement secure identity solutions at scale in San Jose, CA. You will develop Python-based services, work with Django or Flask, and collaborate with a diverse team to enhance authentication and authorization across millions of users.

The role emphasizes reliability, performance, and security in a hybrid work environment. You will contribute to distributed systems, leverage cloud platforms, and implement CI/CD, monitoring,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend experience with Python and web frameworks.
• Experience building scalable backend services and APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, scalable backend services for Venmo identity systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable authentication/authorization workflows.
• Implement observability and monitoring for production-grade services.
• Contribute to architecture and coding best practices across the team.

Skills

Python

Django/Flask

Git

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

Redis

Kafka

SQS/SNS

Job description

## Senior Software Engineer - PythonSan Jose, California, United States of AmericaApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobRequisition ID: R0134448Time Type: Full time**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 Summary:**As a Backend Engineer on the Venmo Identity Engineering team, you will develop secure, scalable backend solutions that enable authentication and authorization for millions of customers. You’ll write clean, efficient code, collaborate with experienced engineers, and contribute to building high-performance systems that enhance customer trust and experience. This role is ideal for engineers eager to grow their technical expertise while working on mission-critical identity services.**Job Description:****Essential 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**Expected Qualifications:*** 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.**Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:****Additional Qualifications*** 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.* Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.**Preferred Qualifications*** Interest in large-scale, high-performance distributed systems.* Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).* Hands-on experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).* Hands-on experience with low-latency in-memory databases such as Redis.* Hands-on experience with event-driven architecture and messaging systems such as SQS/SNS/Kafka/RabbitMQ/Pulsar.* Experience implementing CI/CD, automated testing, and observability to improve delivery quality and operational resilience.* Contributions to open-source projects or participation in developer communities.* Awareness of the payment processing industry and related compliance or regulatory standards.**Subsidiary:**Venmo**Travel Percent:**0Visa 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: ($143,500.00 - $212,850.00 Annually) **Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:**Austin, Texas: ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually) Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us. 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.