Enterprise architect [h1.location_city]

Description

Essential Responsibilities :

• Develops the methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people
• Guides the business by aligning business opportunities with technical innovations
• Exercises complete latitude in determining how to achieve success for associated group, relying on corporate priorities and peer relationships to inform personal goal setting
• Delivers results that have long-term effect on PayPal’s success
• Navigates unprecedented situations and sets “new norms” that integrate technology, business and personnel factors
• Anticipates risks, trends & opportunities marketplace, and identifies and strategic solutions
• Reconciles situations without a “right answer,” selecting the compromises the business can most afford
• Acts as a leader and visionary, by inspiring, steering, and driving other leaders towards a compelling goal
• Collaborates with senior leadership on strategic decisions

Expected Qualifications :

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications :

What you need to know about the role :

As an Enterprise Architect at PayPal, you work at the intersection of technology and business. You will drive the architectural evolution of our critical systems, ensuring our platforms are cutting-edge, resilient, and adaptable to future needs. You’ll do this by engaging intensively with stakeholders to translate ideas into reality, navigating complex decision-making landscapes, and providing clarity amidst ambiguity. Along the way, you’ll leave a lasting mark on the company’s technical culture, setting the standard for excellence.

Meet our team :

You’ll be joining a highly focused Enterprise Architecture team that is small in size but plays a pivotal role in defining the technology strategy of the company. Our team works closely with business leaders across various portfolios, translating strategic priorities into technical imperatives that shape our platforms' future. We are trusted advisors to the CTO staff, and coaches for emerging technical talent.

Your way to impact :

The impact of this role is multi-dimensional : from ensuring the architecture of our systems is robust and future-proof, to developing the skills of junior engineers, to helping our leadership navigate the complex interplay of business goals and technical execution. PayPal’s Enterprise Architects provide clarity when navigating conflicting viewpoints, and guide teams toward solutions that are both pragmatic and innovative.

Your day-to-day :

What do you need to bring :

Subsidiary : PayPal

Travel Percent : 10

The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is :

Primary Location | Pay Range :

San Jose, California | ($242,000.00 - $359,150.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range :

No other locations are assigned to this requisition currently.Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable. This role is also eligible for a range of benefits which may include, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, parental and family leave, 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, and other benefits. For more information visit .

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit .

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 .

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 .

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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