Director Cloud Eng & Architecture
About the job
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The Company
PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.
We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.
Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.
Job Description Summary:
The Director of Cloud Engineering and Architecture will lead the development, migration and implementation of cloud-based solutions for PayPal's Large Enterprise Platforms (LEP - Braintree and PayPal Enterprise Payouts), and more. This is a 'hands on role' that involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure alignment of cloud architecture with business goals, driving innovation, and maintaining the highest standards of performance, security, and scalability.This role is directly to the Head of Infrastructure Platform organization. This organization enables PayPal's Nextgen experiences to be accessible by 430M+ merchants and consumers in 200 countries. You will be joining a highly talented global organization that is responsible for delivering Global Network Services (Global Edge, Cloud networking, Backbone, DC Networks/NetSec, Corp Network, Telecom and Operations), Data Center Services (Physical Data Centers, and PoPs), Systems and Storage Services (Hybrid-Cloud Block, File, and Object storage Infrastructure), Compute Infrastructure (Physical, Virtual and Cloud compute infra engineering, SecOps), Hybrid-Multi-Cloud Center of Excellence (GCP, AWS, & Azure), and Business Units infrastructure (Xoom, Braintree and Hyperwallet).
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives with a focus on PayPal Core, Braintree and PayPal Enterprise Payouts.
- Lead the architecture and engineering teams in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud applications.
- Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Architecture and Design:
- Define the overall cloud architecture framework, including infrastructure, application, and data architecture.
- Ensure that all cloud solutions adhere to best practices for security, performance, and scalability.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design and implement cloud-native applications and microservices.
Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of cloud architects and engineers.
- Foster a culture of partnership, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Manage resource allocation, performance reviews, and professional development for team members.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with leadership and peer principal architects and engineers to communicate cloud strategies, initiatives, and progress.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into effective cloud solutions.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with external vendors and partners.
Security and Compliance:
- Ensure that all cloud solutions comply with relevant security standards and regulatory requirements.
- Implement robust security measures to protect data and applications in the cloud environment.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Operational Excellence:
- Develop and implement processes and best practices for cloud operations, including monitoring, problem management, and disaster recovery.
- Optimize cloud costs and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Establish metrics and KPIs to measure and improve the performance and reliability of cloud applications.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, engineering, and management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud and Azure.
Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
Expertise in cloud security, compliance, and best practices.
Enterprise in Global Network, Load balancers, Gateways, CDNs and other infrastructure technologies
Experience operating physical on-prem infrastructure technologies (Cisco, Arista, F5, Palo, and/or relevant products)
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.
Additional Job Description:
Subsidiary:
PayPalTravel Percent:
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PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.
The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.
The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is
$120300 to $287100For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
Our Benefits:
At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.
Who We Are:
Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
Belonging at PayPal:
Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.
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