Sr Software Engineer - Android

Job Description Summary At PayPal, we democratize finance for everyone, everywhere. "Just Venmo me"—this simple phrase shows how Venmo has become synonymous with sending money. But Venmo is more than transactions; it's about social connection, built through shared moments and purchases with friends. From its P2P origins, Venmo has grown to include debit cards, checkout, credit cards, and crypto—becoming the go-to choice for fast, secure payments. Venmo has lowered intimidating financial barriers, making money management intuitive, friendly, and even fun. People love it, and we're growing quickly. Our ambition is to extend Venmo's magic everywhere money is used—connecting people not only to their funds, but also to each other in delightful ways. Users love Venmo today, but there's so much more we haven't imagined yet. The future is open for exploration—let's discover it together. 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 Opens 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 Minimum Qualifications 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Responsibilities And Preferred Qualifications Proven track record building and scaling consumer-facing mobile applications, with deep Kotlin expertise and 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 both 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 Compensation 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: San Jose, California: $143,500.00 - $212,850.00 Annually; Austin, Texas: $130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually. Additional compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation. 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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com. J-18808-Ljbffr