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 Summary:

The Sr. Staff Designer for Identity Experiences, will lead the design and strategy for seamless, secure login & authentication experiences across PayPal and its global brands. This position is responsible for defining and delivering user-centric solutions for identity, login flows, and access management, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to align customer needs with business and regulatory requirements. The candidate will be expected to drive major product initiatives, incorporating new experiences such as passwordless authentication, biometrics, and adaptive security. A critical part of the role is to introduce innovative methodologies and emerging technologies that advance PayPal’s identity platforms, ensuring industry-leading usability, inclusivity, and trust in every interaction.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

Develop and articulate clear objectives in enhancing user and customer experiences that deliver results and meet organizational goalsInfluence decision-making at the senior leadership levelPerform the most highly complex digital and physical products and services using domain knowledge and extensive business expertiseDevelop and deliver innovative strategies that benefit customers and product usersLead major business projects which impact the Experience Design job familyDesign, evaluate, and select process, product, and service improvements based on thorough understanding of user and customer needs and industry trendsMentor and guide junior team members in user-centered design practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.Previous management experience

Preferred Qualification:

Additional Responsibilities

Lead design efforts for creating seamless, secure, and intuitive cross-platform login experiences

Translate complex authentication and security requirements into elegant, user-centered solutions

Apply strategic design thinking to balance near-term delivery with long-term innovation in identity and access

Partner with product, engineering, and risk teams to influence strategy and ensure high-quality execution

Contribute to design systems, processes, and standards that scale across teams and platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale, cross-platform design solutions

Expertise in systems thinking with the ability to bridge design, business, and technical requirements

Portfolio demonstrating excellence in both product delivery and future-facing concept work

Exceptional communication and storytelling skills to influence stakeholders at all levels

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

0

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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.  

Belonging at PayPal: 

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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