Sr SDET (Mobile)

PayPal • San Jose, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (Mobile) on the PayPal Ads Engineering team, you’ll design and execute comprehensive manual and exploratory tests to ensure seamless, high-quality mobile releases across iOS and Android. You’ll collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to validate new features, assess end-to-end ad experiences, and ensure a consistent, high-trust user journey. In this role, you’ll own the testing lifecycle — defining test strategies, conducting regression and feature validation, managing release readiness, and driving continuous quality improvements. You’ll also identify opportunities to build or extend lightweight automation frameworks and tools that reduce manual effort, improve coverage, and enhance testing efficiency across the Ads platform.

Requirements

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with mobile test automation for Android and iOS platforms.
• Hands-on knowledge of testing frameworks such as Appium, Espresso, and XCTest.
• Programming experience in Python, NodeJS, Kotlin, or Swift.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly communicate findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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
• Operates 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

Benefits

• At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level