Principal Software Architect - Digital Wallets

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 Description Summary:

What you need to know about the role:
We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter Principal Software Architect to join our Engineering team to help accelerate this mission and be part of a key strategic initiative.

As a technical lead in PayPal’s Digital Wallets ecosystem, you will be platform-focused in helping design systems at scale. You thrive on the challenge of building and optimizing platforms at scale, are deeply passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create impact, and are dedicated to innovation and global market success. Your role will involve leveraging your extensive technical expertise and practical experience in Distributed Systems to lead and enable solutions to leverage existing platforms and guide the team through the intricacies of functional definition, architecture, solution implementation, and integration within complex environments.

With a proven track record in technical leadership, you'll be instrumental in driving high-quality products and ensuring the successful delivery of projects while effectively leading and mentoring team members.

Meet our team:
We are a team of small and self-driven engineers and product managers to deliver innovative solutions to drive business impact, on a mission to empower consumers with Digital Wallets and enable commerce globally.

Job Description:

Your way to impact:
As one of the most senior engineers in the team, you will be the go-to person for any technical issues and decisions internally, and partner with other teams and partners representing the team within a globally distributed organization.

Your day-to-day:

• Lead the design, prototype, and deploy scalable solutions that enhance money movement capabilities in the digital ecosystem.
• Lead development of API Specs and SDKs.  
• Effective communication, listening, interpersonal, influencing, and alignment driving skills; able to convey important messages clearly and compellingly.
• Mentor team members, provide technical guidance, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.  
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI/ML technology and industry trends and leverage this knowledge to enhance the platform's capabilities.

What do you need to bring:

• Solid track record of engineering and platform delivery and experience in scaling Distributed Systems with an eye toward security, innovation, and a high bar for quality.   
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