Software Engineer, iOS

PayPal • San Jose, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At PayPal, iOS Software Engineers are the architects behind the advanced applications that power millions of secure transactions each day. You’ll design, develop, and optimize innovative mobile platforms that deliver seamless, high-quality experiences to customers worldwide. As an iOS Software Engineer, you’ll build robust, scalable applications, collaborate with designers and product managers to craft exceptional user experiences, and contribute across all phases of the software development lifecycle. You’ll write clean, efficient code, perform thorough unit and integration testing, and actively participate in code reviews and agile development practices to ensure PayPal continues to set the standard for mobile excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Basic proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C, with a solid understanding of iOS fundamentals and eagerness to build expertise.
• Understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles, including responsive layouts, accessibility, and user-centered design.
• Familiarity with Apple’s development tools such as Xcode and Interface Builder.
• Exposure to core iOS frameworks (e.g., UIKit, Core Data, Core Animation) and an interest in learning advanced components.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code following internal coding conventions and best practices.
• Actively collaborates with peers and seeks feedback to improve code quality and technical skills.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON for mobile app data integration.
• Knowledge of Git or other version control systems.
• Exposure to Agile development practices and working in team-based environments.
• Curiosity about testing, debugging, and performance optimization for mobile applications

Responsibilities

• Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff
• Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures
• Understands internal standards & processes an applies them to make technical decisions
• Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions
• May contribute to code & design reviews

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 benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life.
• We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
• We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more.
• To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees