Senior Staff Software Engineer – Android

PayPal

Mobile Software Engineer designing and optimizing core systems for PayPal’s Android applications. Handling millions of transactions daily and delivering innovative solutions for business success.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeAustin • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $178,500 - $265,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaKotlinReactReact Native

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Makes technical decisions affecting multiple teams, crossing organizational boundaries
Establishes conventions & processes to be followed by other employees
Actions determine the utilization of company resources
Handles multiple, multi-team initiatives simultaneously
Understands evolving industry capabilities & practices
Competent at communicating technical issues with non-technical audiences
Partners with product management, to ideate solutions to business problems & goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience with mobile payment technologies and integrations
Proficiency in Kotlin, Java, and React Native
Knowledge of mobile performance optimization techniques
Deep understanding of mobile industry trends and competitive landscape
Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Healthcare coverage for you and your family
Resources to create financial security and support your mental health

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Hard Skills & Tools

KotlinJavaReact Nativemobile payment technologiesmobile performance optimization

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship buildingorganizational skillsdecision making

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree