PayPal · 19 hours ago
Manager, Software Engineering
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$152K/yr - $262K/yr
5+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years, empowering consumers and businesses to thrive in the global economy. As an Engineering Manager for Venmo’s Identity Engineering team, you will lead high-performing teams to develop secure, scalable authentication and authorization solutions that build customer trust.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Directly manages software development projects (including program management) and execution through individual contributors. May also lead project teams across platforms or groups
Implements processes to drive strong operational hygiene for all components and systems within their group
Responsible for the delivery of projects, including quality and timeliness, that impact their domain and potentially one other
Demonstrates strong tactical ability by managing the roadmap for a scrum team responsible for technical issues of diverse scope where analysis requires an understanding of current business or tends
Competent at communicating technical issues with non-technical audiences
Analyzes multiple sources of information and identifies & resolves complex technical, operational, and organizational problems relating to software development
Collaborates with direct team, managers in org, stakeholders such as Product Owners & PMO
Lead the design, development, and delivery of identity and authentication services, ensuring security, scalability, and reliability
Inspire and manage a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Drive a results-oriented culture with a strong focus on engineering excellence, execution, and craftsmanship as a customer champion
Define team goals and technical priorities aligned with Venmo’s identity roadmap and business objectives
Partner with product managers, architects, and cross-functional leaders to deliver impactful outcomes
Manage stakeholder planning and communications, ensuring transparency and alignment
Provide technical guidance and participate in architecture discussions to influence system design and scalability
Build, coach, and mentor engineering talent, setting high standards and elevating the overall technical bar
Champion secure coding practices and advocate for remediation of technical debt
Collaborate with operations teams to ensure services are highly available, reliable, and monitored effectively
Recruit top engineering talent and develop career growth plans for team members
Qualification
Required
5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Directly manages software development projects (including program management) and execution through individual contributors
Implements processes to drive strong operational hygiene for all components and systems within their group
Responsible for the delivery of projects, including quality and timeliness, that impact their domain and potentially one other
Demonstrates strong tactical ability by managing the roadmap for a scrum team responsible for technical issues of diverse scope where analysis requires an understanding of current business or trends
Competent at communicating technical issues with non-technical audiences
Analyzes multiple sources of information and identifies & resolves complex technical, operational, and organizational problems relating to software development
Collaborates with direct team, managers in org, stakeholders such as Product Owners & PMO
Preferred
Proven experience leading backend development teams working with Python technologies, with ability to make architectural decisions and guide technical implementation
Strong knowledge of micro services architectures, REST APIs, and distributed systems design, with ability to define team standards and best practices
Capability to evaluate technical solutions and resolve complex challenges
Deep understanding of software architecture principles (SOA, distributed/scalable architectures, message queuing systems)
Experience applying design patterns, SOLID principles, and software engineering best practices, with ability to mentor the team on these concepts
Demonstrated ability to balance urgency with quality, proactively resolve blockers, and hold stakeholders accountable
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern DevOps practices
Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of influencing at all organizational levels
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsMadison Dearborn Partners,VertexClearstone Venture Partners,Goldman Sachs
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Alex Chriss
President & CEO
Simon Bladon
PayPal UK CEO
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