Software Engineer- Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps

PayPal; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Healthcare coverage

Generous paid time off

Job summary

PayPal in Austin, Texas is seeking a Software Engineer to help build and maintain Venmo’s AWS cloud infrastructure and DevOps tooling. You will contribute to infrastructure features, automation, and CI/CD pipelines under guidance from senior engineers, with on-call responsibilities and a focus on reliability and scalability.

Our stack includes AWS, EKS, Docker, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Python, Bash, Go, and DataDog, and we emphasize secure, automated, and test-driven development in a balanced

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to infrastructure features and automation under guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in on-call rotations, troubleshoot incidents, and elevate 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.

Skills

1+ years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS

EKS

Docker

GitHub Enterprise

Terraform

GitHub Actions

DataDog

Bash

Python

Go

Kubernetes

Job description

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

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 elevate 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.

Compensation

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:

• San Jose, California: ($116,500.00 - $173,250.00 Annually)
• 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.

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.

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.

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 [e-mail].

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.