PayPal · 1 month ago
Sr Staff Software Engineer - Android
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$178K/yr - $265K/yr
12+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years, creating innovative experiences for consumers and businesses. They are seeking a Sr Staff Software Engineer - Android to design, develop, and optimize core systems that power millions of transactions daily, delivering innovative solutions that enhance customer experience and drive business success.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceFinTechPaymentsConsumerE-Commerce PlatformsMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Makes technical decisions affecting multiple teams, crossing organizational boundaries
Establishes conventions & processes to be followed by other employees
Actions determine the utilization of company resources (people, money, assets) and affect the effectiveness of the company
Handles multiple, multi-team initiatives simultaneously, using judgement to prioritize among more issues than can be handled individually
Understands evolving industry capabilities & practices and can judiciously apply up--to-date information for optimal results
Competent at communicating technical issues with non-technical audiences
Spreads their behavior, principles, and knowledge as a means of improving technical results of other employees (via many means – modeling behavior, 1:1s, working sessions, quality documentation)
Partners with product management, to ideate solutions to business problems & goals
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Preferred
Experience with mobile payment technologies and integrations
Proficiency in Kotlin, Java, and React Native
Knowledge of mobile performance optimization techniques
Experience with mobile payments and financial services
Deep understanding of mobile industry trends and competitive landscape
Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Healthcare coverage for you and your family
Resources to create financial security and support your mental health
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
PayPal has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
81%
Represents job field similar to this job
Engineering and Development
Product Management
Accounting and Finance
Management and Executive
Customer Service and Support
Marketing
Creatives and Design
Sales
Legal and Compliance
Human Resources
Public Sector and Government
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (200)
2025 (1138)
2024 (917)
2023 (775)
2022 (921)
2021 (1051)
2020 (1049)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.Madison Dearborn Partners,VertexClearstone Venture Partners,Goldman Sachs
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Enrique Lores
President and CEO
Simon Bladon
PayPal UK CEO
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