Sr Software Engineer - Android

Company OverviewPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. It creates innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, empowering consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets.Job Description SummaryAt PayPal, we democratize finance for everyone, everywhere. Venmo is more than transactions; it's about social connection through shared moments and purchases. We're growing quickly and want to extend Venmo's magic everywhere money is used.Essential ResponsibilitiesDeliver complete solutions across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) based on senior role definitions.Advise immediate management on project-level issues.Guide junior engineers.Operate with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on internal conventions and industry best practices.Apply knowledge of technical best practices in decision-making.Expected Qualifications3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Additional Responsibilities and Preferred QualificationsProven track record building and scaling consumer-facing mobile applications, with deep Kotlin expertise and a solid understanding of concurrency and asynchronous programming.Proficient in modern declarative UI development as well as traditional View-based approaches.Experienced in designing and working within large, multi-module codebases using clean architecture and established design patterns.Strong grasp of API integration, including GraphQL and RESTful services.Skilled in dependency injection and familiar with service layer design, navigation architecture, and third-party SDK integration.Solid foundation in testing methodologies—comfortable writing unit and automation tests using standard mobile testing frameworks.Familiar with build systems, CI/CD workflows, code quality enforcement, and strategies for improving build performance.Committed to mentorship and team growth, with experience leading code reviews and contributing to complex, evolving codebases.Effective communicator who can translate technical concepts for diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical.Hands-on experience with performance tuning, app monitoring, and debugging to maintain reliability and responsiveness at scale.Pay Range (Primary Location)San Jose, California: $143,500.00 – $212,850.00 AnnuallyAdditional Location(s)Austin, Texas: $130,500.00 – $193,600.00 AnnuallyBenefitsPayPal offers a flexible work environment, employee share options, health and life insurance, and more. For details, visit PayPal BenefitsCommitment to Diversity and InclusionPayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities are provided. For assistance, contact paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.Belonging at PayPalPayPal fosters an inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and included.Application InformationREQ ID R0134263J-18808-Ljbffr