Staff SW Engineer, Infra & DevOps

PayPal is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for Infrastructure and DevOps to join their Venmo team, focusing on cloud infrastructure and release solutions. This role combines Cloud Engineering with SRE and DevOps practices to ensure seamless operation of Venmo's user-facing services and production systems.

The position offers an opportunity to work with PayPal, a global fintech leader that has been revolutionizing commerce for over 25 years. As part of the Cloud Engineering and DevOps team, you'll be responsible for providing reliable and stable cloud infrastructure that application teams depend on. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies including AWS, EKS, Docker, GitHub Enterprise, Terraform, and more.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll be a hands-on technical leader, driving key initiatives while mentoring teams and championing best practices. The role requires both technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be guiding application teams to enhance their AWS cloud capabilities while ensuring the scalability and reliability of Venmo's infrastructure.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $84,500 to $204,600, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and equity options. PayPal provides a balanced hybrid work model with 3 days in office and 2 days flexible between office or home workspace.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on a platform that serves millions of users while working with a team that values craft, innovation, and continuous improvement. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, making it ideal for those who want to both architect solutions and remain close to the code.