Distinguished Software Engineer

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:

This job develops methods and evaluation criteria for projects, aligns business opportunities with technical innovations, navigates unprecedented situations, anticipates risks and trends, reconciles complex situations, acts as a leader and visionary, and collaborates with senior leadership. It involves delivering long-term impactful results and mentoring others.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develops the methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people
• Guides the business by aligning business opportunities with technical innovations
• Exercises complete latitude in determining how to achieve success for associated group, relying on corporate priorities and peer relationships to inform personal goal setting
• Delivers results that have long-term effect on PayPal’s success
• Navigates unprecedented situations and sets “new norms” that integrate technology, business and personnel factors
• Anticipates risks, trends & opportunities marketplace, and identifies and strategic solutions
• Reconciles situations without a “right answer,” selecting the compromises the business can most afford
• Acts as a leader and visionary, by inspiring, steering, and driving other leaders towards a compelling goal
• Collaborates with senior leadership on strategic decisions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Distinguished Software Engineer

Job Description Summary:

What you need to know about the role:

PayPal Ads is looking for an experienced advertising technology leader with a track record of building and scaling ad technology organizations. You will help create and drive the ads technology strategy, infrastructure, and architecture for the PayPal Ads organization and ensure that teams and individuals work towards the shared strategy of the Ads business.

Job Description:

Meet our team:  

PayPal Ads’ vision is to be the premier commerce-centric advertising platform, seamlessly connecting PayPal, Venmo, and Honey users with advertisers and merchants. We help advertisers and merchants sell more products and services effectively, enabling consumers to discover and buy what they love. Leveraging transaction data from approximately a quarter of the world’s $6 trillion in digital commerce and nearly 400 million active accounts annually, our platform empowers advertisers to engage customers through the entire marketing funnel—from awareness to purchase, loyalty, and advocacy.  

  

We are establishing a new PayPal Ads division to drive the growth of our advertising business. With a dedicated organization responsible for our comprehensive suite of advertising products, PayPal Ads will empower merchants and brands to reach and convert our highly engaged user base across PayPal, Venmo, and Honey platforms in multiple markets, revolutionizing global commerce.   

  

Your Way to Impact:

PayPal Ads is looking for an experienced advertising technology leader with a track record of building and scaling Ad technology organizations. You will help create and drive the Ads technology strategy, infrastructure, and architecture for the PayPal Ads organization and ensure that teams and individuals work towards the shared strategy of the Ads business. You'll assist in leading the development, implementation, and execution of PayPal Ads' technology strategy based on a deep domain experience and understanding of the Ads industry. You will work closely with cross-functional partners, including sales, operations, finance, product, engineering, and marketing ensuring we are building impactful Ad products built to scale, that will generate impact and enhance our value proposition. We seek a high-performing distinguished engineer who drives results rapidly while delivering profitable growth for the PayPal Ads business. In this role, you have the opportunity to significantly extend PayPal’s value proposition to our three-sided network while being instrumental in developing our new advertising business for the company.  This role will be part of the Consumer Ads Engineering team reporting into the Sr Director of Ads Engineering. 

Your Day to Day:   

• Aid in the development and growth of PayPal Ads engineering and technology strategy.  
• Develop and grow PayPal Ads engineering and technology strategy: Contribute to shaping the strategic direction and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Lead technical initiatives: Drive the design, development, implementation, and deployment of ad technologies and solutions.
• Lead the development and optimization of state-of-the-art machine learning models that powers Ads personalization.
• Integrate Ad technologies into PayPal applications: Ensure seamless integration within PayPal's ecosystem.
• Promote continuous improvement: Foster a culture of accountability and cohesion within the PayPal Ads technology team.
• Communicate technical insights and data-driven recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and data scientists.

What You Bring:  

• Degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field. Advanced degree preferred. 
• 15+ years of experience in engineering, building platforms at scale.
• Deep understanding of ML models, personalization engines, and automation tools.
• Familiarity with real-time ML model serving and streaming infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of the advertiser, agencies, and advertiser branding and performance needs.  
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex technology concepts effectively.  
• Ability to navigate altitudes (shifting between strategic and tactical). 
• Ability to synthesize complex information into the essential points to inform executive decision-making.  
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills.  
• Results-oriented, analytical, self-motivated, and a “hands-on” leader with a proven ability to meet objectives/targets, develop and scale a team, and cultivate superb relationships with cross-functional teams.  
• Experience and appreciation for cultural nuances when working internationally. 
• Executive presentation skills; including in-person, written, and verbal.

Subsidiary:

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Travel Percent:

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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.

The US national annual pay range for this role is $209,000 to $359,150

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. 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 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:

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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.

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