Principal Software Engineer – Ads Eng
On site
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
21-04-2025
Job Specifications
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 PayPal continues its mission to revolutionize commerce, we’re looking for an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our newly formed PayPal Ads Engineering Team in London. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of commerce-driven advertising by building the core systems behind PayPal Ads, delivering smarter, more personalized, and relevant experiences for both brands and consumers. If this sparks your interest, read on — the best is yet to come!
Job Description:
PayPal Ads is looking for an advertising technology leader with a track record of building and scaling ad technology organizations. You will help create and drive the ads technology strategy, infrastructure, and architecture for the PayPal Ads organization and ensure that teams and individuals work towards the shared strategy of the Ads business
Meet Your Team
PayPal Ads’ vision is to be the premier commerce-centric advertising platform, seamlessly connecting PayPal, Venmo, and Honey users with advertisers and merchants. We help advertisers and merchants sell more products and services effectively, enabling consumers to discover and buy what they love. Leveraging transaction data from approximately a quarter of the world’s $6 trillion in digital commerce and nearly 400 million active accounts annually, our platform empowers advertisers to engage customers through the entire marketing funnel—from awareness to purchase, loyalty, and advocacy.
We are establishing a new PayPal Ads division to drive the growth of our advertising business. With a dedicated organization responsible for our comprehensive suite of advertising products, PayPal Ads will empower merchants and brands to reach and convert our highly engaged user base across PayPal, Venmo, and Honey platforms in multiple markets, revolutionizing global commerce.
Your Way to Impact
PayPal Ads is looking for an experienced advertising technology leader with a track record of building and scaling ad technology organizations. You will help create and drive the ads technology strategy, infrastructure, and architecture for the PayPal Ads organization and ensure that teams and individuals work towards the shared strategy of the Ads business. You'll assist in leading the development, implementation, and execution of PayPal Ads' technology strategy based on a deep domain experience and understanding of the ads industry. You will work closely with cross-functional partners, including sales, operations, finance, product, engineering, and marketing ensuring we are building impactful ad products built to scale, that will generate impact and enhance our value proposition. We seek a high-performing team leader who drives results rapidly while delivering profitable growth for the PayPal Ads business. In this role, you have the opportunity to significantly extend PayPal’s value proposition to our three-sided network while being instrumental in developing our new advertising business for the company. This role will be part of the Consumer Engineering Leadership team reporting into the VP Consumer Platforms & Ads.
Your Day-to-Day
Aid in the development and growth of PayPal Ads engineering and technology 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.
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.
What Do You Need To Bring
Degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field. Advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of experience in engineering, building platforms at scale.
Deep understanding of the advertiser, agencies, and advertiser branding and performance needs.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex technology concepts effectively.
Ability to navigate altitudes (shifting between strategic and tactical).
Ability to synthesize complex information into the essential points to inform executive decision-making.
Outstanding communication and influencing skills.
Results-oriented, analytical, self-motivated, and a “hands-on” leader with a 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 working internationally.
Executive presentation skills; including in-person, written, and verbal.
For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in...
About the Company
We're championing possibilities for all by making money fast, easy, and more enjoyable. Our hope is unlock opportunities for people in their everyday lives and empower the millions of people and businesses around the world who trust, rely, and use PayPal every day. For support, visit the PayPal Help Center. https://payp.al/help For employment opportunities, check out our job openings in the 'Jobs' tab. We're an equal opportunity employer that welcomes diversity, and offer generous benefits to help you thrive at work and i... Know more
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