Sr Software Engineer, Android

Description

Essential 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

Expected Qualifications :

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Responsibilities

Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin and Java, with deep experience using the Android SDK, modern frameworks, and architectural patterns

Strong understanding of object-oriented design, clean coding standards, testing methodologies, and maintainable mobile architectures

Proven experience delivering production-quality Android features in complex mobile applications

Hands-on experience with performance optimization, debugging, profiling, and instrumentation

Solid knowledge of mobile security best practices, including secure data handling, encryption, and network security

Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, product, design, and data teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience integrating or supporting mobile experimentation platforms such as Statsig or equivalent solutions

Experience working with mobile analytics platforms such as Segment, Amplitude, or similar tools

Familiarity with application monitoring platforms such as Datadog, Sentry, or similar tools

Background building or maintaining high-scale consumer mobile applications

Experience working on platform or enablement teams that support multiple product teams

Familiarity with regulated environments, financial services, or payment technologies

Familiarity with or contributions to open-source mobile or Android projects

About the Team

The Consumer Engineering team powers the experiences that millions of PayPal customers use every day to send, spend, and manage their money safely and effortlessly. We design and build reliable, high-performance systems that drive trust and simplicity across PayPal’s global ecosystem.

Our team partners closely with product, design, and data science to deliver innovative, customer-first solutions that advance PayPal’s mission to make financial services more accessible, inclusive, and empowering for people everywhere.

Subsidiary : PayPal

Travel Percent :

The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is :

Primary Location | Pay Range :

San Jose, California | ($143,500.00 - $212,850.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range :

Chicago, Illinois | ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually)

Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit .

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 comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

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 .

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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