Distinguished Software Architect

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $242,000–$359,150 / yr
Posted: 90 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $204k

This role $301k

$127k most similar roles pay here $384k

This role pays more than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $171,470–$235,562 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $301k versus about $204k for comparable roles.

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About PayPal

PayPal is a leading global digital wallet and online payment system, founded in 1998, that allows individuals and businesses to send, receive, and manage funds securely in over 200 markets.

PayPal currently has 84 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $160,500–$235,826 across 84 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Distinguished Software Architect

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As a Distinguished Software Architect at PayPal, you will join the Consumer Engineering leadership team, driving the technology strategy for customer-facing systems including Digital Wallet, P2P payments, Shopping, Ads, Marketing, and Rewards. Your role involves collaborating with business and engineering leaders to define product visions and translate them into actionable technical roadmaps, leading design reviews of new and existing system architecture, conducting deep research on platform optimization, and mentoring junior engineers. You will leverage creativity, pragmatism, and strong communication skills to navigate complex decision-making landscapes and set standards for excellence in PayPal’s technical culture. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of software engineering experience, with a focus on designing large-scale systems and delivering strategic outcomes through incremental milestones, while fostering technical talent across the organization.

Skills

Python Java Kubernetes AWS Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL MongoDB Git Agile DevOps Mentoring Leadership

What you'll do

Develops methods and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people.
Aligns business opportunities with technical innovations to guide strategic direction.
Navigates unprecedented situations by setting new norms integrating technology and personnel factors.
Anticipates marketplace risks and trends, identifying strategic solutions proactively.
Mentors junior engineers and fosters technical talent across the organization.

What we're looking for

12+ years of relevant software engineering experience, including senior leadership roles
Proven track record in designing large-scale software systems with complex stakeholder environments
Strong communication skills for diverse audiences, both written and visual
Experience mentoring engineers and developing technical talent across an organization
Background in creating strategic outcomes through incremental, risk-managed milestones

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