The 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. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. Pay Pal 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 Pay Pal or Venmo account balance, Pay Pal 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 Pay Pal, 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:This role sits within Pay Pal’s Developer Relations (Dev Rel) team and focuses on improving the experience of external developers building on Pay Pal platforms. The Developer Advocate partners closely with engineering, product, and documentation teams to represent the voice of the developer, identify friction points, and influence improvements across APIs, SDKs, and developer tooling.

The role emphasizes the creation and delivery of high-quality technical content — including blogs, demos, tutorials, videos, and live presentations — to help developers onboard quickly and build confidently. Acting as a trusted technical resource, the Developer Advocate engages directly with the developer community through conferences, events, webinars, and online channels, while also synthesizing developer feedback into actionable insights for internal teams.

This is an individual contributor role with a strong external-facing and cross-functional collaboration focus.Job Description:Essential Responsibilities: Uses data to build insights on product or platform requirements consistent with the shared vision for the product.Gathers insights from the customer experience and customer needs to input to product requirementsAnalyzes research, market analysis and usability studies, research and market analysis to support data-driven decision makingMonitors product profitability measures, including budget.Lead sprint planning, daily standups and retrospectives to drive execution. Interfaces with product and technology leadership as needed.Partners with content developers, data scientists, product designers and user experience researchers to identify new opportunities.Expected Qualifications:3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:Additional ResponsibilitiesServe as an advocate for developers by influencing improvements to APIs, SDKs, documentation, and developer workflowsCreate and maintain technical content such as blogs, tutorials, demos, and sample applicationsRepresent PayPal at developer conferences, hackathons, meetups, and virtual eventsPartner with engineering, product, and UX teams to relay developer feedback and improve developer experienceBuild tooling, demos, or automation to support developer onboarding and educationPreferred Qualifications3+ years of experience with web, frontend, or commerce technologies, including APIs and SDKsExperience using developer-focused AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Replit)Familiarity with open-source frameworks and modern developer ecosystemsStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearlyPassion for teaching, mentoring, and engaging with developer communitiesCreative approach to technical storytelling and educationSubsidiary:PayPalTravel Percent:0-The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:Primary Location | Pay Range:San Jose, California | ($143,500.00 - $212,850.00 Annually)Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:No other locations are assigned to this requisition currently.Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.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 comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.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.Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community. We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.