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Staff Software Engineer - Python

at PayPal Holdings

📍 2 Locations Hybrid 💰 $176K – $259K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $176K – $259K USD / year
Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Software Engineering

About this role

This role involves designing and scaling high-performance backend systems using Python, with a focus on distributed and cloud-native architectures to support PayPal's global credit ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design scalable backend systems
  • Implement fault-tolerant solutions
  • Leverage cloud platforms like AWS and Azure
  • Mentor engineering teams
  • Ensure system reliability

Technical Overview

Focus on backend development with Python, distributed systems, cloud-native solutions, and fault-tolerant architectures in a hybrid environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior backend software engineer with expertise in Python, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures. Leadership skills and experience mentoring teams are highly valued.

Must-Have Skills

PythonDistributed systemsBackend solutions

Nice-to-Have Skills

Cloud-native architecturesFault-tolerant systems

Tools & Platforms

AWSAzureGoogle CloudKubernetesDocker

Required Skills

PythonBackend developmentDistributed systemsCloud-native architecturesFault-tolerant systems

Hard Skills

PythonBackend developmentDistributed systemsCloud-native architecturesFault-tolerant systems

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringProblem-solvingCommunication

Industry & Role

Industry Fintech
Job Function Backend system design and scaling for global credit services

Keywords for Your Resume

Staff Software EngineerPythonBackend solutionsDistributed systemsCloud-native architecturesFault-tolerantAWSAzureKubernetesDockerBackend developmentFault-tolerant systems

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with distributed systems, No proficiency in Python

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