PayPal Software Engineer Backend Python 

United States, California, San Jose 

999624400

Essential Responsibilities:

• Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff

• Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures

• Understands internal standards & processes an applies them to make technical decisions

• Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions

• May contribute to code & design reviews

Expected Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong foundation in programming concepts and data structures.

• Experience with backend development using Python and frameworks such as Django or Flask.

• Understanding of web services and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.

• Familiarity with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).

• Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in large-scale, high-performance distributed systems.

• Awareness of the payment processing industry and related compliance or regulatory standards.

• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Contributions to open-source projects or participation in developer communities.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

The US national annual pay range for this role is $143,500 to $243,500

Our Benefits:

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