Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure and Devops

Venmo; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Venmo is seeking a Cloud/DevOps Engineer to help manage Venmo's AWS cloud infrastructure and related tooling. You will contribute to automation, infrastructure as code, and reliable deployment practices while collaborating with senior engineers to scale services and ensure high availability.

You will participate in on-call rotations, develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and work with Python, Bash, Go, and Terraform within a modern, security-conscious stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in computer science or related field.
• 1 year of software development experience or related field.
• Experience with cloud platforms or container technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to infrastructure features and automation under guidance.
• Participate in on-call rotations, troubleshoot incidents, and escalate 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

Python

Bash

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's in computer science or related field

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

GitHub Enterprise

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 role contributes software solutions under guidance across phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). The engineer works collaboratively with senior engineers to implement features, write tests, and contribute to operational excellence while developing technical skills and judgment.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Delivers software solutions under guidance spanning design, implementation, testing, delivery, and operations


• Collaborates closely with senior engineers and seeks guidance on technical decisions


• Writes clean, well-tested code consistent with team standards


• Participates in code reviews and incorporates feedback to improve code quality


• Contributes to operational health by investigating incidents and escalating appropriately


• Applies knowledge of technical best practices under the direction of more senior engineers

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications

Engineering at Venmo

At Venmo, we are creating a product that people love. We strive to create a delightful user experience while connecting the world and empowering people through payments. We are looking for intellectually curious people who want to be inspired and inspire others to change the world.

Engineering is a craft, and at Venmo we want the internals of our software to be as elegant as the end user experience we are designing. We spend our days scaling our infrastructure and building new features to meet and exceed our users' needs and wants. We work with a product team that is data-driven and human-centered in its design principles. We teach and learn from one another and push each other to be at our creative and analytical best.

Job Description: Cloud/DevOps Engineer

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

PayPal

Travel Percent

0

Visa 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 : ($116,500.00 - $173,250.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) : Pay Range:

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.

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.

Who We Are:

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.