Staff Software Engineer - iOS

The Company

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.

Job Summary:

Meet our Team

Join the Home App Experiences Team at PayPal and redefine how users interact with our mobile app.
Our mission is to present critical information instantly, streamline access to personalized app actions, and enhance discovery through customization. By optimizing the mobile interface, we aim to simplify user interactions, making every tap meaningful and every swipe more intuitive. This focused approach ensures that users quickly understand their relationship with PayPal, access relevant actions effortlessly, and discover new products and shops they’ll love. If you're passionate about transforming mobile user experiences, we invite you to help us shape the future of mobile financial management.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Mobile engineer with an in-depth understanding of iOS architecture, to join our mobile engineering team. Your expertise will drive the development of innovative features, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security in our iOS application.

As a Senior Mobile Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing critical features, shaping the iOS architecture that underpins our digital payment solutions. This position requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for staying at the forefront of mobile technology. 

Your day to day:

• Lead engineering efforts and team processes by setting clear outcomes, refining workflows, and providing strategic technical advice to senior leaders on systems, solutions, challenges, and overall strategy.
• Advocate for and enforce technical standards, engineering best practices, and quality across the organization. Define and guide the technical tasks and standards for engineering teams.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of software components, including design, implementation, and operational excellence. Proactively enhance existing structures and processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in shaping the technical engineering roadmap by conducting thorough assessments of implementation alternatives, evaluating trade-offs, and offering informed recommendations.
• Maintain a focus on solutions while contributing to the technical vision and roadmap of the domain. Exercise judgment to balance diverse and competing priorities, identifying optimal solutions to complex problems.
• Utilize strategic thinking and experience to anticipate consequences and risks associated with implementation choices. Identify patterns to create meaningful, generalized solutions and reduce repetitive efforts.
• Take a lead role in team-level processes, including code and design reviews. Ensure projects are delivered accurately, completely, on time, and are operationally effective.
• Serve as a go-to expert for resolving technical inquiries and challenges within the team, providing clear and effective solutions.
• Provide strong technical leadership with minimal guidance from management or senior team members, guiding the team towards successful project outcomes.
• Excel in interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including product, design, content, compliance, and legal teams, tailoring communication to diverse audiences.

What you need to bring:

• Proven experience in developing and maintaining large-scale consumer-facing mobile applications using UI/UX standards and best practices. Proficiency in Swift and iOS frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with integrating GraphQL and REST APIs
• Demonstrated passion for mentoring and guiding software engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.
• In-depth understanding of testing best practices, with hands-on experience in at least one mobile testing framework. Proficient in writing and executing unit and automation tests to ensure high-quality software.
• Strong command of common design patterns, algorithms, and object-oriented programming principles, with expertise in patterns such as MVC and MVVM.

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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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:

Primary Location | Pay Range:

San Jose, California | ($176,500.00 - $262,350.00 Annually)

Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:

No other locations are assigned to this requisition currently.

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.

Our Benefits:

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.

Who We Are:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

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 [email protected].

Belonging at PayPal: 

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.

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