Senior Software Engineer - Test Environments

55 Minutes ago • All levels • Testing • $123,500 PA - $212,850 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

PayPal is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in environment orchestration and infrastructure tooling. The role requires strong skills in Git, terminal-based development, file system operations, and observability tools. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality engineering, automated testing, Go programming language, Docker, and Kubernetes. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining tools for environment orchestration, improving CI/CD workflows, embedding quality early in development, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and mentoring junior engineers. This position emphasizes technical excellence and collaboration.
Must have:
  • Proficiency with Git (pull requests, rebasing)
  • Proficient in Go (Golang)
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Understanding of observability tools
  • Background in quality engineering/CI/CD
  • Comfortable with Unix terminal operations
Good to have:
  • Experience with environment orchestration
Perks:
  • Flexible work environment
  • Employee shares options
  • Health and life insurance
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Equity
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job Details

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. 

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day.  We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in environment orchestration and infrastructure tooling. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in Git workflows (including pull requests and rebasing), terminal-based development, file system operations, and observability tooling. You bring strong experience in quality engineering and automated testing, and you're fluent in the Go programming language.
You should be well-versed in containerization technologies such as Docker, and have hands-on experience with orchestration platforms like Kubernetes. In this role, you will be responsible for building, optimizing, and maintaining complex development and test environments, improving developer workflows, and ensuring system stability and performance.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, drives technical excellence, and enjoys mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain tooling and infrastructure to support environment orchestration
  • Improve CI/CD workflows and developer productivity through automation and observability
  • Collaborate with QA and test engineering to embed quality early in the development lifecycle
  • Debug and troubleshoot environment and infrastructure issues across services
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

Required Skills and Experience:
  • Strong proficiency with Git, including pull requests, rebasing, and branch management
  • Proficient in Go (Golang) with production-level experience
  • Experience with Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
  • Solid understanding of observability tools and best practices
  • Background in quality engineering, test frameworks, or CI/CD systems
  • Comfortable working in Unix-based environments and using terminal operations

Preferred Qualification:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

20

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PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

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 https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

For the majority of employees, PayPal's 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 benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentaccommodations@paypal.com.

Belonging at PayPal: 

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.

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