Staff Software Engineer - Android

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. 

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day.  We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary:

Come join the PayPal Wallet Mobile Engineering team. We’re embarking on a multi-year journey to revamp wallet functionality adding valuable new features that will impact PayPal’s 350 plus million users. You will be contributing to the foundation of PayPal’s wallet for years to come guiding the team on design and architecture and contributing to the implementation that powers that functionality. Collaborating with product owners, architects, and developers of downstream systems, you will set the technical direction of the mobile wallet functionality. Your contributions will help ensure PayPal is the preferred choice for digital payments.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled senior mobile engineer with an in-depth understanding of Android architecture, to join our dynamic fintech engineering team. Your expertise will drive the development of innovative features, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security in our Android applications. 

As a senior mobile engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing features, shaping the Android architecture that underpins our digital payment solutions. This position requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for staying at the forefront of mobile technology. 

Responsibilities

• Architecting Solutions: Designing and architecting robust and scalable solutions for our Android applications, ensuring they meet high-performance standards and align with the overall technical strategy. 

• Coding and Development: Writing efficient, maintainable, and reusable code in Kotlin and Java, bringing your expertise to the forefront in implementing complex features and functionalities. 

• Collaborative Development: Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to translate requirements into innovative and user-friendly mobile solutions. 

• Code Reviews and Quality Assurance: Conducting and participating in code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and knowledge sharing among team members. Contributing to the continuous improvement of development processes. 

• Problem Solving: Tackling challenges head-on, debugging issues, and implementing solutions to ensure the seamless functioning of our Android applications. 

Job Requirements

• A deep understanding of Android architecture, design patterns, and best practices.  

• Proven experience in designing and architecting complex features and functionalities for Android applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability 

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and Java programming languages. A track record of writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. 

• Preferably, a background in the payment ecosystem, showcasing a familiarity with the unique challenges and requirements associated with secure and efficient financial transactions. 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 

• Problem-solving mindset and the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment. 

• Experience in leading and mentoring junior team members, demonstrating the ability to guide and inspire others while fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment. 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of mobile development experience. 

Subsidiary:

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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 practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is

$96900 to $234300

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, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s 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 https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

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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 talentaccommodations@paypal.com.

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.

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