PayPal · 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer - Android
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Android to deliver complete solutions across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle while mentoring junior engineers and advising management.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles
Advises immediate management on project-level issues
Guides junior engineers
Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices
Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions
Design, develop, and optimize high-performance Android applications that deliver seamless, intuitive experiences to customers around the world
Lead complex mobile initiatives, collaborate with product and design leadership to shape PayPal’s mobile strategy, and architect scalable, reliable solutions that meet global business needs
Champion technical excellence and best practices across the engineering organization, mentor other developers, and stay at the forefront of emerging mobile technologies to ensure PayPal continues to set the standard for secure, world-class mobile experiences
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Delivers complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (design, implementation, testing, delivery and operations), based on definitions from more senior roles
Advises immediate management on project-level issues
Guides junior engineers
Operates with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on knowledge of internal conventions and industry best practices
Applies knowledge of technical best practices in making decisions
Expert proficiency in Kotlin, with deep understanding of Android SDK, frameworks, and modern mobile development practices
Strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles, coding standards, and testing patterns to ensure maintainable, high-quality code
Proven ability to design and build scalable, reliable, and maintainable mobile systems that meet performance and usability goals
Experience integrating with SQL and NoSQL databases, and familiarity with ORM frameworks such as Hibernate or JPA
Hands-on experience with mobile performance optimization, testing frameworks, and integration practices
Familiarity with continuous integration tools (Jenkins), application monitoring (Crashlytics, Fabric), and automated testing tools (Appium, Cucumber)
Knowledge of mobile security best practices, including data protection, encryption, and secure network communication
Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
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
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