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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026 · Still live on 31 Oct 2026

Backend Engineer

PayPal San Jose, California Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$143,500 - $212,850 Annually

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Description

As a Backend Engineer on the Venmo Identity Engineering team, you will develop secure, scalable backend solutions that enable authentication and authorization for millions of customers.

You’ll write clean, efficient code, collaborate with experienced engineers, and contribute to building high-performance systems that enhance customer trust and experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Advises immediate management on project-level issues
  • Guides junior engineers
  • Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices

Requirements:

  • 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to Have:

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

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive, choice-based programs to support all aspects of personal wellbeing
  • Generous paid time off
  • Healthcare coverage for you and your family
  • Resources to create financial security and support your mental health

Skills

Required

Nice to have

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