Sr. Software Engineer- Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps

PayPal; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 143,500 - 212,850; Full time

Job summary

PayPal is seeking a Cloud/DevOps Engineer in San Jose, California, to deliver complete solutions throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). This role involves mentoring junior engineers, making technical decisions, and ensuring the reliability of the AWS cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, over 5 years of software development experience, and proficiency in AWS, Python, and container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

A competitive salary of $143,500.00–$212,850.00 annually is offered, along with additional performance bonuses and incentives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination.
• 5+ years of experience in software development or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience operating distributed applications 24/7/365.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing AWS infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complete solutions spanning all phases of the SDLC.
• Guide junior engineers and mentor them.
• Make technical decisions with little supervision.
• Troubleshoot incidents and implement preventive measures.

Skills

Python

Java

Bash

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

IaaS solutions

PaaS solutions

Job description

Job Summary

This role delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and involves advising management on project‑level issues, guiding junior engineers, operating with little supervision, and applying knowledge of technical best practices.

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver complete solutions spanning all phases of the SDLC (design, implementation, testing, delivery, and operations) based on senior role definitions.
• Advise immediate management on project‑level issues.
• Guide junior engineers.
• Operate with little supervision, making technical decisions based on internal conventions and industry best practices.
• Apply knowledge of technical best practices in decision making.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Cloud/DevOps Engineer – What You’ll Do

• Act as a hands‑on contributor while leading by example.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Enjoy a high degree of independence in decision‑making while being accountable for results.
• Be part of a team dedicated to driving the scalability and reliability of Venmo’s AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Define design, identify stakeholders, navigate risks, coordinate colleagues’ work, implement solutions, and be accountable for timely and quality project delivery.
• Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures.
• Develop and improve tools and automation to manage infrastructure and application configuration as code.
• Enhance the quality, reliability, and stability of infrastructure and operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field of study.
• 5+ years of experience in software development or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience operating distributed applications 24/7/365 as part of a Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and/or SRE team.
• Hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and supporting infrastructure (AWS preferred) to support global‑scale services.
• Extensive experience with IaaS and PaaS solutions from AWS (or similar cloud provider).
• Hands‑on programming and scripting experience in Python, Java, Bash, or Go.
• Experience with containers and container orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to a non‑technical audience.

Pay

Base pay: SanJose, California ($143,500.00–$212,850.00Annually); Austin, Texas ($130,500.00–$193,600.00Annually); Scottsdale, Arizona ($123,500.00–$183,700.00Annually). Additional compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation.

Travel

Travel Percent: 0%

EEO Statement

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. PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.