Principal Design Technologist

Company

Pay Pal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, Pay Pal 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, offering proprietary payment solutions and facilitating payments online and in person.

Our values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness guide our work culture.

The Pay Pal (NASDAQ: PYPL) Venmo Team seeks an exceptional Principal Design Technologist to lead at the intersection of design, engineering, and product development. This senior role combines strategic technical leadership with deep design expertise to drive innovation across our product portfolio. You will architect and optimize user experiences for both internal and external developers, using advanced technical skills and design thinking to create delightful, efficient, and scalable solutions that bridge the gap between design vision and technical implementation.

• Establish overall business or technical strategy for user experience initiatives.
• Negotiate with and influence decision‑making at the senior executive level.
• Identify and resolve unique situations of substantial significance in user interface or interaction design.
• Allocate resources responsibly and apply creativity to enhancing user and customer experiences across digital and physical products and services.
• Lead the development of user experience strategies that resonate with target audiences.
• Support and mentor less‑experienced roles to provide an example of innovation, excellence, and day‑to‑day learning.

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a developer‑focused position or a similar design technologist role for at least 3 years.

• Experience creating modern mobile experiences in native languages (Kotlin, Swift).
• iOS development (UIKit, Swift
  
  UI).
• Android development (Jetpack Compose, Android Views).
• Modern web frameworks (React/Next.js or similar).
• Experience building or improving APIs, SDKs, and developer tools.

• Strong understanding of user‑centered design principles and methodologies.
• Experience designing interactive prototypes and wireframes.
• Familiarity with Figma or other modern UI design tools.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, blending design thinking with engineering processes.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical and design concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience working closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders in a collaborative, agile environment.

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems by combining technical and design expertise.
• Passion for improving developer productivity and experience with a strong focus on making tools and processes more intuitive and efficient.

• 10+ years of experience in a related position or equivalent experience in related disciplines.
• 3+ years in a developer‑focused position or similar design technologist role.

• Familiarity with API design best practices.
• Experience with modern front‑end web frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Experience with mobile development platforms and tools.
• Understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.) and how they relate to developer tools.
• Prior experience working within fintech, payment systems, or a similar technical domain.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $188,000 to $323,950. Total compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

We offer a flexible work environment, employee share options, health and life insurance, and more. Learn more at .

Pay Pal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all…