Director, 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**:As the Director of Software Engineering, you'll oversee the design, development, and optimization of core systems that power millions of transactions daily, directly impacting our customers' experiences and our company's success.**Your Day-to-Day**:As the Director of Software Engineering, you will guide the architecture and development of complex backend systems, drive innovation across teams, and mentor engineering leaders to ensure technical success throughout the organization.- Serve as a technical leader responsible for the overall success of multiple business domains.- Maintain a strategic vision and creatively initiate actions to achieve it.- Lead and develop other technical leaders within the organization to collectively deliver beyond individual capabilities.- Enhance the results and effectiveness of all software engineers across various projects.- Provide guidance to senior executives at PayPal, influencing the development of multi-year business strategies.- Exercise wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches, taking initiative to achieve meaningful results.- Evaluate existing processes and introduce changes for improved outcomes.- Manage ambiguous and complex situations using creativity to find effective solutions.- Utilize discovery and exploratory research beyond technical domains for informed decision-making.- Identify cross-project themes and leverage opportunities for organization-wide improvements.- Adapt leadership style to meet organizational needs, selecting effective means to achieve technical goals.- Effectively delegate responsibilities while setting clear expectations to achieve collective objectives.- Mentor others to propagate technical influence and enhance team performance.- Skilled at diagnosing true root causes of issues when existing solutions or processes limit success.- Expert in envisioning and articulating technical solutions that meet business requirements and inspire executive stakeholders.- Understand and align with the non-technical aspects of PayPal’s organization to make relevant and impactful decisions.**What You Need to Bring**:- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 18+ years of experience in backend engineering.- Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is a plus, with extensive experience in backend engineering.- Proficiency in Java and other Full stack technologies.- Experienced with file systems, server architectures, and distributed systems.- Strong background in distributed systems and microservices architecture.- Proven track record of leading, building, and mentoring successful engineering teams.**Preferred Qualification**:- Experience with Agile methodologies in developing large-s