Sr. Director, Developer Platforms

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

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

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k

This role $301k

$116k most similar roles pay here $385k

This role pays more than 94% of similar roles. Most pay $157,200–$228,237 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $301k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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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TL;DR · Sr. Director, Developer Platforms

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The Sr. Director of Developer Platforms role at PayPal involves leading a team to enhance external developers' integration with PayPal’s APIs for payment solutions, requiring strategic vision and deep technical expertise. This position entails developing comprehensive strategies to increase platform adoption, overseeing API and SDK development, and fostering strong relationships within the developer community. Key responsibilities include driving high-complexity projects, collaborating across product, engineering, and compliance teams, and setting organizational roadmaps aligned with PayPal’s objectives. Preferred candidates have extensive experience in building developer ecosystems, a thorough understanding of APIs and fintech regulations, and excel in cross-functional leadership roles.

Skills

APIs SDKs Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Python JavaScript PostgreSQL Docker GitHub Swagger OAuth RESTful GraphQL JSON XML OpenAPI SaaS PaaS Developer Experience Compliance Regulatory Standards Thought Leadership Cross-Functional Collaboration

What you'll do

Develops and executes a comprehensive strategy for PayPal’s developer platform to increase adoption and engagement.
Oversees design, development, and deployment of APIs, SDKs, and developer tools.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with external developer communities.
Works closely with cross-functional teams to align platform initiatives with business objectives.
Leads, mentors, and grows a high-performing team of engineers and product managers.
Defines and monitors KPIs to measure the success of the developer platform.
Represents PayPal at industry events and establishes the company as a leader in the developer ecosystem.

What we're looking for

Over 12 years of relevant experience in software development or a related field
Proven track record of leading teams and managing projects with enterprise-wide impact
Deep technical expertise in APIs, SDKs, and developer tools
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills for business and technical objectives
Experience in payments or fintech industry preferred
Ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners and developers
Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in the financial industry

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