Senior Android Mobile Engineer

We're looking for a Senior Android Mobile Engineer to help architect, develop, and test the PayPal Android Consumer App.

At PayPal, we work together on small, collaborative teams. We're passionate about code quality and we're constantly - some might say, obsessively - finding new ways to perfect our processes and product.

We work closely with our design, content, and product teams to build, test, and iterate on new solutions to customers' problems. And we push new features and enhancements to our customers regularly to make sure we're giving them the app they expect and the experiences they deserve. We have dedicated teams to support our Continuous Integration, Quality and Release processes. All this results in your code being published in an update to the App Store at least once every 2 weeks., * 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, * Contributes to native Android app development by converting ideas, designs, and requirements into concrete, stable production builds
• Designs and oversees solutions for specific use cases that provide frameworks, interfaces, and services that can be extended and reused for future requirements
• Influences and mentor's peers-not just in the immediate team, but across PayPal
• Works with product, project, and engineering teams to deliver products on schedule that solve our customers' problems
• Collaborates with Engineering and QA to resolve bugs
• Develops and communicates technical processes, standards, and best practices to the team, 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, 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. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.

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.

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience., * 4+ years software development experience (or Master's with 2+ years of experience)

• 2-3 years of Android mobile development experience

• 1-2 years of development experience using Kotlin

• Knowledge of multi-threaded, asynchronous code

• Experience with animation, and implementing user interface designs

• Knowledge of design patterns such as MVC and MVVM

• Skilled at writing Unit and Automation tests

• B.S. or equivalent degree in Computer Science

• Thorough understanding of the Android Studio, Gradle and Jetpack compose

• Expert understanding of the Android System APIs, Firebase Services, Android app lifecycle

• Knowledge of open-source and commercial libraries commonly used in the Android ecosystem

Required Soft Skills

• A team player who values collaboration, innovation, and inclusion
• Interested in keeping up-to-date with the latest technological developments
• Comfortable working in an Agile environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in the payments industry

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.

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., 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 Join our Talent Community.