
Senior Software Engineer, Android
PayPal
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose • California • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $143,500 - $212,850 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Build and evolve Android capabilities that power mobile analytics and experimentation across PayPal’s consumer experiences.
- Own the end-to-end delivery of complex features.
- Design scalable and reliable solutions.
- Collaborate closely with Android, backend, data, and product partners.
- Participate in architectural and design discussions.
- Communicate technical decisions and tradeoffs clearly.
- Uphold high standards for code quality, testing, and reliability while mentoring others.
Requirements
- 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Expert-level proficiency in Kotlin and Java
- 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
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- parental and family leave
- 401(k) savings plan
- paid time off
- flexible work environment
- employee shares options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
KotlinJavaAndroid SDKmobile analyticsclean coding standardstesting methodologiesperformance optimizationdebuggingprofilingmobile security
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationmentoring
Certifications
Bachelor's degree