PayPal · 8 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer, Android
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $239K/yr
8+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for over 25 years, empowering consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets. The Staff Android Software Engineer will define and execute the Android technology roadmap, architect scalable systems, and lead high-performing teams to deliver innovative mobile solutions.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers on the project or within the system
Determines the technical tasks that other engineers will follow
Actions result in the achievement of customer, operational, program or service objectives
Proactively improves existing structures & processes
Exercises judgement in reconciling diverse and competing priorities (time, quality, complexity risk) to identify optimal solutions to problems
Notices patterns and condenses repetition into densely meaningful generalized solutions
Collaborates with management to set/improve standards for engineering rigor
Trusted to represent PayPal, Inc to the outside world via interactions with partners, customers, or industry organizations
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Extensive expertise in Android development, with deep proficiency in Kotlin and Java and experience delivering scalable, high-quality mobile applications
Proven ability to design and architect complex, reliable, and maintainable mobile systems, including reusable libraries and shared platforms
Strong foundation in mobile architecture, object-oriented design, and modern Android frameworks (Jetpack, Compose), with emphasis on clean code and testing best practices
Experience integrating with SQL/NoSQL databases and using ORM frameworks such as Hibernate or JPA
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional technical initiatives, influencing engineering direction, and promoting best practices across teams
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical challenges into practical, scalable solutions
Preferred
Experience with mobile payment technologies and integrations
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), application monitoring tools (Crashlytics, Fabric), and automated testing frameworks (Appium, Cucumber)
Knowledge of React Native, performance optimization, and emerging technologies such as AI/ML, AR, VR, and wearables
Recognized for mentoring senior engineers and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Benefits
Annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable)
Equity
Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsBlueRun Ventures
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Simon Bladon
CEO, UK
chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
Recent News
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