Job Overview Venmo, a leading digital payments platform owned by PayPal, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps to join our engineering team in California. As a key player in our cloud infrastructure group, you will architect, build, and optimize the scalable, resilient systems that support Venmo's high-volume transaction processing for millions of users. This full-time role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies, automate DevOps pipelines, and ensure seamless operations in a dynamic fintech landscape. Key Responsibilities Design and implement cloud-native infrastructure using AWS, GCP, or Azure services to support microservices architectures and high-availability systems. Lead the development of CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Terraform to enable rapid, reliable deployments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize infrastructure costs, monitor performance using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack, and troubleshoot production issues. Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive best practices in infrastructure as code (IaC), containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and security implementations. Participate in on-call rotations to maintain 99.99% uptime for payment processing services. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on cloud infrastructure and DevOps. Proven track record in building and scaling distributed systems in production environments. Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or Java. Experience with public cloud platforms and orchestration tools. Skills Expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm for container management. Proficiency in IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible. Deep knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as Datadog, New Relic, or Splunk. Familiarity with networking, VPCs, load balancers, and security groups. Strong problem-solving abilities, with experience in agile methodologies and version control with Git. Excellent communication skills for collaborating with product, security, and operations teams. Company Info Venmo revolutionized peer-to-peer payments, empowering users to send money effortlessly via a social, mobile-first app. Part of PayPal's ecosystem, we process billions in transactions annually, fostering financial inclusion and innovation. Our California-based team thrives in a collaborative culture that values diversity, creativity, and work-life balance. Benefits Competitive salary and equity package, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO, parental leave, and wellness stipends. Fully stocked kitchens, catered meals, and commuter benefits. Access to learning platforms like Pluralsight and conference budgets. Growth Opportunities Advance to Principal Engineer or leadership roles with clear career ladders. Regular hackathons, tech talks, and rotations across teams. Mentorship programs and tuition reimbursement for advanced certifications like AWS Solutions Architect or CKAD. Join a high-impact team shaping the future of digital finance.