Sr Manager, Software Engineering

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose, California · Austin, Texas
Salary: $196,500–$291,500 / yr
Posted: 83 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $244k

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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 Manager, Software Engineering

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As a Senior Manager at Venmo in Austin, Texas, you will lead the Search & Feed teams, overseeing the development of cutting-edge mobile applications and APIs that enhance user experience. Your responsibilities include managing multiple projects through direct reports, setting operational targets, and driving engineering KPIs such as unit test coverage and uptime. You will create roadmaps for scrum teams, resolve complex technical issues, and collaborate with stakeholders across various departments to ensure timely delivery of innovative solutions. This role requires expertise in software development project management, a strong technical background, and the ability to foster a collaborative culture that drives excellence. Ideal candidates possess experience leading engineering teams and are proficient in modern web technologies, mobile app development, and agile methodologies.

Skills

Python JavaScript React Node.js Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL MongoDB Git Scrum Agile

What you'll do

Oversees multiple projects and software development initiatives through direct reports.
Sets operational targets and drives rigor around engineering KPIs like test coverage and uptime.
Leads resolution of complex technical issues impacting business success or future technologies.
Creates roadmaps for multiple scrum teams, translating high-level strategy into resourcing plans.
Manages delivery of projects across up to three domains with a focus on continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

Over 7 years of experience leading software development teams and managing multiple projects.
Proven track record in setting operational targets and driving engineering KPIs such as unit test coverage, uptime/resiliency targets, and execution velocity.
Strong ability to create roadmaps for multiple scrum teams and develop resourcing plans from high-level strategies.
Demonstrated success in resolving complex technical issues that impact business success or future technologies.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including direct reports, managers across organizations, and business stakeholders.
Intellectual curiosity and a passion for driving transformational work at scale.

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