Manager, Software Engineering

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 manages multiple projects sets operational targets ensures project delivery resolves complex technical situations creates roadmaps applies analytical thought and collaborates with stakeholders Essential Responsibilities Manages multiple projects through direct reports and may directly manage individual software development projects Ensures project delivery through supervision of costs methods and staffing Sets operational targets that impact their group and drives operational rigor around engineering KPIs such as unit test coverage uptime resiliency targets execution velocity Responsible for the delivery of projects and continuous improvement that impact up to three domains Leads the effort in resolving highly complex or unique technical situations that impact business success or addresses future concepts products or technologies Creates the roadmap for multiple scrum teams Responsible for turning a high-level operational strategy into a well-defined resourcing plan Demonstrates perseverance in pursuing difficult complex or ambiguous goals or problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment Collaborates with direct team managers in org stakeholders managers in other orgs and business stakeholders Minimum Qualifications Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience Previous management experience Preferred Qualification As a member of our engineering team you ll help design build and deliver the applications and services that power our digital wallets ecosystem You ll work in close partnership with product design and analytics to understand the broader payments landscape and shape the experiences our software enables We re looking for skilled motivated engineers who are passionate about building reliable scalable systems Our team values collaboration clear communication and a shared commitment to engineering and product excellence Meet our team We re a lean self-motivated team of engineers and product managers united by a shared mission to enable seamless commerce around the world We move with speed believe in extreme ownership and are driven by the impact our work has on the businesses and people who use our products every day Your Way to Impact As a Senior Engineering Manager at PayPal you ll lead high-performing development teams through every phase of the software lifecycle In this role you ll help shape the future of the payments experience by providing technical direction delivering key initiatives and building strong cross-functional partnerships You ll foster a culture of engineering excellence by mentoring talent optimizing team operations and guiding your team s growth as both technologists and collaborators Provide strong technical leadership to software engineering teams fostering a culture rooted in collaboration innovation and continuous improvement Define clear objectives and key results OKRs and consistently deliver against them while driving measurable improvements in key performance indicators KPIs Accelerate team productivity and delivery velocity through effective leadership process optimization and strategic support Develop prioritize and execute engineering roadmaps that deliver meaningful value and high-quality experiences to our customers Partner cross-functionally to align technical execution with product vision and business goals ensuring cohesive and impactful outcomes Champion end-to-end ownership across the software development lifecycle from ideation to delivery for the products features and services your team owns Your Day-to-Day Provide strong technical leadership and guidance to software engineering teams fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement Define clear objectives and key results OKRs and consistently deliver against them while driving measurable improvements in key performance indicators KPIs Accelerate team productivity and delivery velocity through effective leadership process optimization and strategic support Develop prioritize and execute engineering roadmaps that deliver meaningful value and high-quality experiences for our customers Collaborate and coordinate across teams and functions to ensure technical product and business objectives are met Instill end-to-end ownership of products projects features modules and services that you and your team deliver in all phases of the software development lifecycle What do you need to bring 12 years of experience in the software industry with 4 years of professional experience leading software development teams Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex technical and non-technical challenges Experience building and developing engineering teams that exhibit strong ownership user empathy and engineering excellence Proven track record of delivering high-quality systems and software in Java J2EE technologies and distributed systems Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders expectations Ability to coach and mentor talent to reach their full potential Experience in building large-scale high-throughput low-latency systems Strong understanding of software development methodologies modern technology topics and frameworks and developer operations best practices Subsidiary PayPal Travel Percent 0 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 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 Who We Are 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 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 We know the confidence gap 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