Sr. MTS, Automation & Tools Architect

PayPal is seeking a Senior Member of Technical Staff (MTS) to serve as an Automation & Tools Architect. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on revolutionizing the company's automation infrastructure and developer productivity tools, with particular emphasis on mobile and web testing automation.

The position sits within PayPal's engineering organization, a global fintech leader that has been transforming digital commerce for over 25 years. As an Automation & Tools Architect, you'll be responsible for defining the technical vision and architecture for automation platforms that enhance developer productivity and software quality across the organization. The role requires deep expertise in test automation frameworks, CI/CD practices, and cloud-native architectures.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience in software architecture or tooling development, with strong capabilities in languages like Python, Go, Java, or JavaScript. You'll need extensive knowledge of mobile test automation frameworks (Appium, Espresso, XCUITest), web automation tools (Selenium, Playwright), and cloud platforms. Leadership abilities are crucial as you'll be mentoring teams and establishing technical standards.

PayPal offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $107,300 to $259,600, along with comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, equity options, and a flexible hybrid work model. The company's commitment to innovation, inclusion, and global financial accessibility makes it an exciting place for technologists who want to make a significant impact.

This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of software development practices at a major fintech company, working with cutting-edge technologies while leading technical initiatives that will improve the efficiency and quality of PayPal's global engineering operations.