PayPal · 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer in Test
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$124K/yr - $213K/yr
3+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) at PayPal, you will shape the quality, reliability, and performance of mobile applications, design automation frameworks, and mentor junior engineers to ensure the delivery of secure and delightful mobile experiences.
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
Qualification
Required
3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Professional experience in software engineering, SDET, or a related role, with significant hands-on experience testing and automating mobile applications
Strong programming skills in one or more languages commonly used for mobile automation, such as Java, Kotlin, Swift/Objective-C, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python
Hands-on experience with mobile test automation frameworks including Appium, Espresso, XCUITest, Detox, or similar tools
Proven ability to design and maintain scalable, reliable mobile test frameworks for both iOS and Android platforms
Experience integrating mobile test automation into CI/CD pipelines and working with device farm services such as AWS Device Farm, Firebase Test Lab, Sauce Labs, or BrowserStack
Strong understanding of mobile application architecture, including lifecycle management, threading, memory, networking, and permissions
Demonstrated ability to debug native mobile crashes, instrumentation issues, and performance-related problems
Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating within Agile, cross-functional engineering 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
H1B Sponsorship
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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
PayPal UK CEO
chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
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