Data Engineering Manager

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:

We're seeking an experienced Senior Manager to spearhead the development of our new Developer Data Platform. In this role, you'll not only lead a talented team of data engineers and analystsalso act as the hands-on Platform Architect/Lead Engineer. Your deep understanding of data platform architecture, coupled with your expertise in developer productivity metrics (DORA, SPACE, etc.), will be instrumental in building a platform that empowers engineers, managers, and leaders to make data-driven decisions.

The Developer Platform Engineering organization delivers a suite of products, processes and services which PayPal engineers use every day to push code to production; DPE makes the SDLC journey seamless, efficient and delightful so PayPal engineers can do what they do best: deliver beautiful experiences and features for our customers!

Job Description:

What you need to know about the role

The Sr Mgr, Dev Data Platform role in developer productivity platforms is a strategic leader with extensive experience in data architecture and engineering, particularly within environments focused on enhancing developer workflows. They bring a proven track record of building and managing high-performing data teams, with the ability to inspire and mentor engineers while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. This individual possesses deep technical expertise in big data technologies and cloud platforms, alongside a strong understanding of analytics and data governance best practices. Their exceptional communication skills enable them to effectively align data initiatives with organizational goals and influence stakeholders at all levels. Passionate about leveraging data to drive business outcomes, they are adept at translating complex data challenges into strategic opportunities that enhance productivity and efficiency across development teams. 

Your way to impact

Transform Developer Productivity: You'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing how we measure and improve developer productivity across the organization. The platform you build will provide actionable insights that enable teams to identify bottlenecks, streamline processes, and accelerate software delivery. 

Drive Engineering Excellence: Your leadership will foster a culture of data-driven decision-making within engineering, empowering teams to continuously improve their performance and deliver high-quality software. 

Shape the Future of Engineering: You'll play a key role in defining the future of engineering at our company, building a platform that supports our growth and innovation for years to come. 
 

Your Day to Day 

• Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing data engineering team, providing mentorship, guidance, and career development opportunities. 

• Strategic Vision: Define and execute the data engineering strategy for developer productivity platforms, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives. 

• Architecture Oversight: Design and oversee the implementation of scalable data architectures that support data collection, processing, and analysis, enabling actionable insights for developers. 

• Collaboration: Partner with product managers, data scientists, and software engineers to identify data needs and deliver solutions that enhance developer productivity. 

• Data Strategy: Define the data ingestion, processing, and storage strategy, ensuring efficient handling of data from various developer tools and the SDLC. 

• Data Governance: Establish and enforce best practices for data governance, quality, and security to ensure reliable and compliant data management. 

• Innovation and Research: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, advocating for and implementing innovative data solutions that enhance developer workflows. 

• Metric Definition: Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement key metrics for measuring developer productivity, leveraging your expertise in DORA, SPACE, and other relevant frameworks. 

• Reporting and Visualization: Design and develop reports and visualizations that provide actionable insights to engineers, managers, and leaders at all levels. 

• Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, gathering requirements, managing expectations, and ensuring alignment on platform goals. 

What you need to bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role. 

• Proven track record in designing and implementing large-scale data systems, preferably in a developer tools or productivity context. 

• Experience using IBM UrbanCode Velocity or similar enterprise-scale release management applications 

• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) and analytics frameworks.   

• Strong understanding of big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Kafka) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure). 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong business acumen. 

• Demonstrated expertise in DORA, SPACE, and other developer productivity metrics. 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. 

 

 **We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.

 

 

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

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For 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:

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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 talentaccommodations@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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We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.