PayPal Sr Mgr Automation Platform 

United States, California, San Jose 

851275793

Job Description:

In this role, you will:

• Define and drive the strategy, roadmap, and execution for the automation platform.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration of automation into the development lifecycle.
• Improve developer experience by providing intuitive, scalable, and reliable testing solutions.
• Lead with empathy and inclusion , fostering a culture where team members feel supported, challenged, and valued .
• Balance technical innovation with practical execution , ensuring high-quality releases at speed.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering an environment of trust, psychological safety, and continuous learning.
• Provide regular coaching and career development opportunities to help engineers grow their skills and advance in their careers.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, open communication, and shared ownership.
• Lead with empathy and adaptability, recognizing individual strengths and supporting team members through challenges.

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Own the vision, strategy, and architecture for the automation platform.
• Evaluate and adopt cutting-edge automation frameworks, CI/CD practices, and AI-driven testing approaches .
• Ensure the platform meets scalability, performance, and security requirements across all supported products.

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering teams to understand their testing needs and incorporate feedback into platform enhancements.
• Partner with product and leadership teams to align automation strategy with business goals .
• Foster cross-team collaboration to drive automation best practices across the organization.

Execution & Delivery

• Drive project planning, execution, and delivery of automation initiatives.
• Establish and track key performance metrics to measure automation adoption and effectiveness.
• Optimize test execution pipelines to reduce build times and improve reliability .

Process & Best Practices

• Champion best practices in test automation , including shift-left testing , self-service tooling, and efficient resource utilization.
• Implement governance policies to ensure high-quality test coverage and maintainability .
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in testing workflows and drive continuous improvement.

What You Need to Bring

• Proven experience leading test automation or developer productivity teams.
• Strong technical expertise in automation frameworks, CI/CD, and cloud-based testing solutions.
• Ability to influence across teams and drive strategic initiatives at scale.
• Proven track record of managing engineering teams, setting goals, and delivering high-impact projects .

Travel Percent:

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 .

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is

$107300 to $259600

Our Benefits:

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Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please.