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# Senior Software Engineer - Python at PayPal

Compensation · Listed in posting

$143,500 – $212,850/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: San Jose, California · Austin, Texas

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: mid

**Posted**
: Sep 10, 2026

## Description

PayPal is hiring a Backend Engineer for its Venmo Identity Engineering team to develop secure, scalable backend solutions for authentication and authorization. The role covers the full software development lifecycle, advises management, guides junior engineers, and makes technical decisions with minimal supervision. Candidates need at least three years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience. Preferred qualifications include Python, Django or Flask, web services, distributed systems, cloud platforms, databases, Redis, event-driven messaging, CI/CD, and observability. The role is based in San Jose or Austin with a balanced hybrid model and annual base pay ranging from $130,500 to $212,850 depending on location.

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