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PayPal Distinguished Software Architect 
France, Occitania, Toulouse 
216184854

02.09.2025

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

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 18 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Job Description Summary:

What you need to know about the role:

Your Day to Day:

  • Aid in the development and growth of PayPal Ads engineering andtechnology strategy.
  • Develop and grow PayPal Ads engineering and technology strategy: Contribute to shaping the strategic direction and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Lead technical initiatives: Drive the design, development, implementation, and deployment of ad technologies and solutions.
  • Lead the development and optimization of state-of-the-art machine learning models that powers Ads personalization.
  • Integrate Ad technologies into PayPal applications: Ensure seamless integration within PayPal's ecosystem.
  • Promote continuous improvement: Foster a culture of accountability and cohesion within the PayPal Ads technology team.
  • Communicate technical insights and data-driven recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and data scientists.

What You Bring:

  • Degree in Computer Science, or arelated technical field.Advanceddegree preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience in engineering, building platforms at scale.
  • Deep understanding of ML models, personalization engines, and automation tools.
  • Familiarity with real-time ML model serving and streaming infrastructure.
  • Deep understanding of the advertiser, agencies, and advertiser branding and performance needs.
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicatecomplex technology conceptseffectively.
  • Ability to navigate altitudes (shifting between strategic and tactical).
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into the essential points to inform executive decision-making.
  • Outstandingcommunication andinfluencing skills.
  • Results-oriented, analytical, self-motivated, and a“hands-on” leader witha proven ability to meet objectives/targets, develop and scale a team, and cultivate superb relationships with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience and appreciation for cultural nuances when workinginternationally.
  • Executive presentation skills; including in-person, written, and verbal.

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 US national annual pay range for this role is $209,000 to $359,150

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