Sr. MTS, Automation & Tools Architect at PayPal Inc. in San Jose, California

Job Description:

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:

As a leader in Automation and Developer Tools, you will lead the architecture & design of automation infrastructure, internal tools, and best practices that drive engineering productivity, software quality, and operational efficiency. This role will focus on improving the developer experience, streamlining workflows, and implementing scalable solutions that enable engineering teams to deliver high-quality software faster.



Job Description:




Your way to Impact:



As a highly experienced Senior Architect, you willlead the architecture, strategy, and design of automation infrastructure and developer productivity tools, with a strong emphasis on mobile and web testing automation. This role will drive innovation in testing, infrastructure automation, and developer enablement, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency across engineering teams.



Your Day to Day:

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  Define and own the architecture for automation platforms, tooling, and frameworks that enhance developer productivity.


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  Lead the design and development of scalable, reusable automation solutions across mobile (iOS/Android) and web testing, deployment, and infrastructure.


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  Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge technologies to streamline workflows and eliminate manual bottlenecks.


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  Collaborate with engineering leadership to align automation strategies with business goals and technical roadmaps.


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  Drive best practices for software quality, observability, and operational excellence.


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  Mentor teams and establish technical standards to accelerate automation adoption across the organization.

What You Bring

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  10+ years of experience in software architecture, automation, or tooling development.


• Expertise in mobile test automation frameworks (e.g., Appium, Espresso, XCUITest) and web automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright).


• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated testing into the development workflow.


• Proficiency in languages like Python, Go, Java, or JavaScript, and modern DevOps practices.


• Experience with cloud-based mobile testing platforms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, Firebase Test Lab).


• Strong knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes) and cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).


• Strong leadership, collaboration, and strategic decision-making skills.

Why Join Us?



This is a high-impact role where you will shape the future of mobile and web automation and tooling for a large-scale engineering organization. If you are passionate about building systems that empower developers, enhance testing capabilities, and accelerate innovation, we want to hear from you!



Additional Job Description:




Subsidiary:

PayPal



Travel 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
$107300 to $259600


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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