Devops Engineer
paypalAustin, TX
$123,500 - $212,850 per year
Apply now (opens in a new tab)Devops Engineer
L6
paypalAustin, TXyesterday
$123,500 - $212,850 per year
Cloud Network & Routing Engineer 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. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will deliver complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for our network and routing systems. You are a hands-on contributor who mentors other engineers and product owners, drives best practices, and operates with a high degree of independence while being accountable for results. Our technical stack: AWS, AWS CloudFront, CDN, WAF, Envoy, Contour, NGINX, EKS, Docker, Terraform, GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, Datadog, Bash, Python, Go.
What You'll Do:
- Design, build, and operate cloud network and routing infrastructure across our AWS environment, including VPCs, transit gateways, load balancers, and service mesh
- Build, tune, and operate our cloud CDN and edge delivery using AWS CloudFront to improve performance, availability, and global reach
- Configure and maintain WAF rules and other edge security controls to protect services from DDoS, bot, and application-layer attacks
- Operate and extend Envoy- and Contour-based ingress and service mesh for both north-south and east-west traffic
- Configure and maintain nginx-based reverse proxy and load-balancing services
- Partner with SRE, security, and product engineering teams across the Cloud Platform & Infrastructure org on shared networking and edge initiatives
- Troubleshoot network incidents such as latency, packet loss, routing failures, and TLS/certificate issues; identify root cause and implement fixes and preventive measures
- Develop and improve infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) to manage networking and routing configuration
- Participate in an on-call rotation supporting network, routing, and edge services
- Document designs, runbooks, and operational best practices
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's in computer science or related field of study 5+ years' experience in software development or a related field 3+ years' hands-on experience with cloud networking (AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Route 53, ELB/ALB/NLB, or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience with CDN and edge delivery services (AWS CloudFront or similar)
- Experience configuring and operating WAF or other edge security tooling
- Experience with Envoy, Contour, or similar service mesh / ingress controller technologies
- Experience with nginx or similar reverse proxy and load-balancing technologies
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, TLS/SSL, routing protocols, and load balancing algorithms
- Hands-on programming and scripting (Python, Go, Bash)
- Hands-on experience with containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to understand and explain technical issues to a non-technical audience
Subsidiary: VenmoTravel Percent: 0Visa Sponsorship through PayPal is not available for this position now or any time in the future.
The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is: Primary Location | Pay Range: San Jose, California: ($143,500.00 - $212,850.00 Annually)
Additional Location(s) | Pay Range: Austin, Texas: ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually)
Scottsdale, Arizona: ($123,500.00 - $183,700.00 Annually)
Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.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 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. 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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@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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Level
LeadL6
Salary
$123,500 - $212,850 per year
Location
Austin, TX
Occupation
Software Developers
Industry
Software Publishers
Posted
yesterday
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