PayPal · 3 hours ago
Principal Mobile Architect
San Jose, California, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$218K/yr - $324K/yr
14+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mobile Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of mobile applications across multiple platforms, driving innovation and shaping mobile strategy.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Increases results & effectiveness of all software engineers in a large domain
Sets the technology roadmap for a domain
Adapts their role to the need, selecting the most effective means of realizing their technical goals
Provides advice and counsel to senior executives within PayPal, influencing the development of multi-year business strategies
Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments and takes initiative to achieve results
Handles ambiguous and unfamiliar situations and uses creativity to deliver decisive resolutions
Uses discovery & exploratory research, not being limited to technical domains, to make successful decisions
Identifies themes & trends that span projects and teams, and finds broadly impactful opportunities for improvement
Uses professional savvy to determine when industry-standard solutions can be adopted, versus when a problem space warrants a novel solution (“build/buy”)
Mentor others as a means of propagating technical influence, and to enhance the performance of their organization
Architectural Design: Design and implement the overall architecture for our mobile applications, ensuring scalability, performance, maintainability, and security. This includes defining the technical stack, choosing appropriate frameworks and libraries, and establishing coding standards and best practices
Cross-Platform Development: Lead the development of cross-platform applications using frameworks like React Native, Flutter, or similar technologies, targeting both iOS and Android platforms
Native Development (iOS & Android): Provide expertise and guidance on native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development when needed for platform-specific features or performance optimization
Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide mobile developers, providing technical expertise, code reviews, and fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing
Technology Evaluation: Research and evaluate new mobile technologies, frameworks, and tools to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation
Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimize application speed and memory usage, and ensure a smooth and responsive user experience
Testing & Quality Assurance: Collaborate with QA teams to develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, bug-free applications
Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver solutions that meet business needs
Code Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and best practices
Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation related to the mobile architecture, development processes, and best practices
Staying Current: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in mobile technology and development
Qualification
Required
10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Extensive Mobile Development Experience: Proven experience of 14+ years in designing, developing, and deploying mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms
Cross-Platform Expertise: Strong understanding and experience with cross-platform mobile development frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter)
Native Mobile Development Expertise: Solid understanding of native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development, including platform-specific features and best practices
Architectural Patterns: Deep understanding of mobile architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture) and their application
API Integration: Experience with RESTful APIs, web services, and cloud API technologies like API Gateways
Devops: Good understanding of mobile devops practices and expertise in tools such as Github, Jenkins, Github actions, Fastlane, Testflight, Firebase suite etc. Must be able to develop automation scripts and pipelines. Good understanding of containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes etc. Able to write Dockerfiles and Helm charts
Cloud: Exposure to AWS cloud services like API Gateways, EKS, Eventbridge, Kinesis streams, RDS, Dynamodb etc. Able to understand cloud architecture and ideate confidently
Performance Optimization: Expertise in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in mobile applications. Exposure to APM and monitoring technologies such as Datadog, Cloudwatch, Firebase etc
Testing & Debugging: Proficiency in mobile testing frameworks and debugging tools
Version Control: Experience with Github and other version control systems
Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
Excellent Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues
Leadership Skills: Ability to mentor and guide other developers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment
Preferred
Knowledge of mobile security best practices
Experience with UI/UX design principles
Contributions to open-source mobile projects
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability insurance
Parental and family leave
401(k) savings plan
Paid time off
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
PayPal UK CEO
chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
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