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Staff Software Engineer - Android

ExecutivePlacements.com
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2025
Description

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Your way to impact

At PayPal, Mobile Software Engineers are the architects of PayPals advanced applications for Android platforms. You'll design, develop, and optimize core systems powering millions of transactions daily, delivering innovative solutions that delight customers and drive business success.

Your Day-to-day

As an Android Software Engineer, you will:

  • Be a strategic thinker and problem solver.
  • Define and execute the mobile technology roadmap.
  • Build and lead high-performing mobile engineering teams.
  • Drive innovation and experimentation in mobile development
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver world-class mobile experiences.
  • Mentor and coach senior engineers and foster a culture of innovation and experimentation.
  • Partner effectively with product and engineering leadership to Oversee mobile architecture and design.

What You Need To Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 8 years of hands-on mobile development experience (iOS and/or Android).
  • Experience in designing, developing and delivering software and/or platforms (libraries)
  • Deep expertise in mobile technologies and architecture.
  • Strong object-oriented skills including design, coding and testing patterns.
  • Familiarity with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL databases) and ORM frameworks (Hibernate, JPA).
  • Ability to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable software systems.
  • Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with mobile payment technologies and integrations
  • Proficiency in Kotlin, Java, and React Native.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration (Jenkins), application monitoring (Crashlytics and fabric.io), mocking tools (Appium and Apiary), build tool development and enhancements, using unit testing and cucumber tests for functional tests
  • Familiar and comfortable with Android technologies, the trade offs, and the design patterns emerging.
  • Knowledge of mobile performance optimization techniques.
  • Experience with machine learning and AI in mobile applications.
  • Knowledge of emerging mobile technologies (AR, VR, wearables).
  • Strong ability to influence and inspire teams.

Preferred Qualification

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.For more information, visit .

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $96,900 to $234,300

Subsidiary

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Travel Percent

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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits

At PayPal, were committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we cant do this without our most important assetyou. Thats why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit.

Who We Are

to learn more about our culture and community.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at.

Belonging At PayPal

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please .

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please dont hesitate to apply.

Salary : $96,900 - $234,300

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