PayPal · 23 hours ago
Sr. Director, Developer Platforms
Virginia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. They are seeking an experienced and visionary Sr. Director, Developer Platforms to lead efforts in empowering external developers who utilize PayPal’s APIs to integrate payment capabilities and other value-added services for their businesses.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Directs and controls the best practices and procedures within multiple domains within engineering through subordinate leaders
Develops methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people across multiple domains and at an enterprise level
Owns relationship with executives and SLT to drive alignment and the creation of business AND technical objectives that will be executed within their organization
Responsible for the delivery of high complexity projects/programs with Enterprise impact
Develops and executes software development strategy to achieve key business and technical objectives which contributes to the development of overall engineering strategy
Consistently works with abstract ideas or situations across software development and engineering, assessing variables, evaluating fundamental issues, and providing direction for engineering
Defines organizational roadmap and ensures alignment with PayPal-wide objectives. Sets high level organizational strategy and budget across multiple domains
Collaborates with direct team, managers in org, stakeholders, managers in other orgs, external partners, business stakeholders, technology & business leadership
Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for PayPal’s developer platform to increase adoption and engagement
Identify and analyze industry trends to keep the platform competitive and innovative
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of APIs, SDKs, and developer tools
Ensure the platform is scalable, reliable, secure, and provides an excellent developer experience
Build and maintain strong relationships with the external developer community
Gather feedback to continuously improve platform offerings and address developer needs
Work closely with product, engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support teams to align platform initiatives with business objectives
Coordinate with compliance and legal teams to ensure all activities meet regulatory standards
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers, product managers, and developer advocates
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity
Define and monitor KPIs to measure the success of the developer platform
Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement
Represent PayPal at industry events, conferences, and within developer communities
Advocate for PayPal’s vision and establish the company as a leader in the developer ecosystem
Qualification
Required
12+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
5 years of experience leading others
Preferred
Proven track record in building and managing developer platforms or ecosystems
Deep understanding of APIs, SDKs, and developer tools
Experience in the payments or fintech industry
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners and developers
Proficient in leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in the financial industry
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 RobertsBlueRun Ventures
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Simon Bladon
PayPal UK CEO
chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
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