Senior Engineer, Backend (Python)
Company: Venmo
Location: San Jose
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
The CompanyPayPal 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 Description
Summary:Job Description:Meet Your TeamPayPal is transforming global
commerce. Our Engineering team is the heart of this transformation.
We're building innovative solutions that delight customers and
drive business growth. Join our dynamic engineering team at PayPal,
where you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented
peers and work on high-impact projects in an agile environment.
We're not just building systems; we're creating scalable,
high-performance solutions that make a real difference in global
commerce. We prioritize code quality, customer focus, and rapid
iteration. Our engineers work closely with design, product, and QA
teams to deliver world-class experiences.Your way to impactAt
PayPal, Backend Software Engineers are the architects of our global
payment platform. You'll design, develop, and optimize core systems
that power millions of transactions daily, directly impacting our
customers' experiences and our company's success.Your day-to-day:As
a Staff Engineer - Backend, you will architect and lead the
development of complex backend systems, drive innovation, and
mentor the team.
- Architect and design large-scale backend systems.
- Lead and mentor engineering teams.
- Drive technical excellence and best practices.
- Strong analytical skills including the ability to define
problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
conclusions.What do you need to bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 5+ years of backend development experience.
- Proficiency in at least one backend language (Python).
- Expertise in architecting and developing large-scale backend
systems using Python, with extensive experience in Django or
Flask.
- Proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining
complex RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Leadership in guiding engineering teams through complex
technical challenges and design decisions.
- In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, cloud-native
applications, and containerization technologies like Docker and
Kubernetes.
- Experience with large-scale data processing, caching
strategies, and performance optimization.
- Strong experience with distributed systems and
microservices.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor teams.Preferred
Qualifications:
- Experience with Agile methodology and large-scale,
high-performance systems.
- Knowledge of the payment processing industry and relevant
regulations.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Contributions to open-source projects.Additional Job
Description:PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation
practices. Actual compensation is based on various factors
including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and
experience. The total compensation for this position may include an
annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as
applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other
benefits. For more information, visit
https://www.paypalbenefits.com.The U.S. national annual pay range
for this role is $84,500 to $204,600.Subsidiary: VenmoTravel
Percent: 0For 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 benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We
champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering
valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole
you.We have great benefits including a flexible work environment,
employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To
learn more about our benefits please visit .Who We Are: to learn
more about our culture and community.Commitment to Diversity and
InclusionPayPal 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 .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.Any general requests for consideration of your
skills, please .We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome
can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't
hesitate to apply.Notice to Applicants and Employees who reside
within New York City. Click to view the notice.
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Keywords: Venmo, Sacramento , Senior Engineer, Backend (Python), IT / Software / Systems , San Jose, California
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