Staff Software Engineer - Backend (Python)

Job Summary What you need to know about the role As a Staff Software Engineer, you would be a core member of the Monitoring and Data preparation team in AI Technology domain and work closely with global staff engineers to build/enhance high quality platform. We are looking for technologists with the highest levels of technical talent, vibe coding, and communication skills with a keen desire to deeply understand our platform and how to make our systems more robust and more resilient. Meet your team PayPal is leveraging AI in global payments and fraud management. Our Engineering team is building cutting edge Monitoring, Anomaly detection, AI explainability and Data preparation platforms to prevent these AI products from causing business issue. This team s outcome is not only preventing loss but also ensure smooth business growth. Were not just building systems; were creating scalable, high-performance solutions that make a real difference. Job Description Essential Responsibilities Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers on the project or within the system Determines the technical tasks that other engineers will follow Actions result in the achievement of customer, operational, program or service objectives Proactively improves existing structures & processes Exercises judgement in reconciling diverse and competing priorities (time, quality, complexity risk) to identify optimal solutions to problems Notices patterns and condenses repetition into densely meaningful generalized solutions Collaborates with management to set/improve standards for engineering rigor Trusted to represent PayPal, Inc to the outside world via interactions with partners, customers, or industry organizations Expected Qualifications 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications Your way to impact At PayPal, Staff Engineers are the architects of our global payment platform. Youll design, develop, and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily, directly impacting our customers experiences and our companys success. Your day-to-day As a Staff Engineer Python, youll define the technical roadmap and drive innovation. Youll collaborate with product and engineering leadership to deliver impactful solutions. Strong analytical skills to analyze requirements and transform into scalable software designs. Strong advocate of code craftsmanship, good coding standards and use of tools that will improve the quality of the delivered code Define and execute the backend technology strategy. Drive innovation and experimentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business outcomes What do you need to bring 8+ years of backend development experience and bachelor s degree in computer science or related field. Proficiency in Python programming language. Leadership in designing and architecting scalable backend systems with a focus on cloud-native solutions, microservices, and serverless architectures. Expertise in architecting and developing large-scale backend systems using Python, with extensive experience in Django, or Flask. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive technical roadmaps, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Expertise in designing and implementing fault-tolerant systems with a focus on high availability and disaster recovery. Experience with advanced security practices, including secure coding, encryption, and access control. Proven ability to influence and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Deep expertise in backend technologies and architecture. Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience with using Agile/Scrum methodology for software development Experience with 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. Subsidiary PayPal Travel Percent 0 PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud visit https / / careers.pypl.com / contact-us . For the majority of employees, PayPals 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 comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing physical, emotional, and financial delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health. Belonging at PayPal