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PayPal · 3 hours ago

Software Engineer, Backend Python

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$144K/yr - $244K/yr
date2+ years exp

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. As a Backend Software Engineer (Python), you’ll collaborate with experienced engineers to design, develop, and optimize backend components that ensure performance, reliability, and scalability across our global payment platform.

E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
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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

Qualification

Backend developmentPythonDjangoFlaskService-Oriented ArchitectureSQLNoSQLVersion control (Git)Large-scale systemsPayment processing awarenessCloud platformsOpen-source contributions

Required

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

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

Benefits

Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance

Company

PayPal

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PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
dateFounded in 1998
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.paypal.com/home

H1B Sponsorship

PayPal has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (945)
2024 (918)
2023 (775)
2022 (921)
2021 (1051)
2020 (1049)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$12.17B
Key Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsBlueRun Ventures
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO

Leadership Team

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Simon Bladon
CEO, UK
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chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
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