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Principal Designer, Merchant Agentic Integrations

PayPal

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Executive
188k-324k
9 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Principal Designer, Merchant Agentic Integrations at PayPal is responsible for establishing the overall business or technical strategy for user experience initiatives, significantly influencing executive-level decision-making. This role involves leading the development of user experience strategies that resonate with target audiences and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on goals. The position requires analyzing user feedback to inform design improvements and innovations while ensuring that user-centered design principles are integrated into all projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish overall business or technical strategy for user experience initiatives.
  • Negotiate with and influence decision-making reaching 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.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in establishing business or technical strategies for user experience.
  • Ability to influence decision-making at the senior executive level.
  • Strong skills in user interface or interaction design.
  • Creative resource allocation and leadership skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with cross-functional collaboration.
  • Background in digital and physical product design.

Qualifications

  • 11+ years of experience (note: the description states 15+ years, but qualifications mention 11+ years, so both are relevant).
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Flexible work environment with a hybrid model (3 days in the office, 2 days remote).
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Employee share options.
  • Additional benefits to support physical, mental, and financial health.

Working at PayPal

PayPal is committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy, fostering a workplace where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. The company values diversity, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and wellness, striving to create an environment where all employees feel accepted and valued.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 29, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Design
Salary188k-324k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceExecutive

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About PayPal

Website

paypal.com

Location

San Jose, CA

Industry

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities

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