Sr Staff Software Engineer - Android

PayPal•San Jose, CA

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

At PayPal, Mobile Software Engineers are the architects of PayPal's advanced applications for Android platforms. You'll design, develop, and optimize core systems powering millions of transactions daily, delivering innovative solutions that delight customers and drive business success.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mobile payment technologies and integrations.
Proficiency in Kotlin, Java, and React Native.
Knowledge of mobile performance optimization techniques.
Experience with mobile payments and financial services.
Deep understanding of mobile industry trends and competitive landscape.
Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with external partners.

Responsibilities

Makes technical decisions affecting multiple teams, crossing organizational boundaries
Establishes conventions & processes to be followed by other employees
Actions determine the utilization of company resources (people, money, assets) and affect the effectiveness of the company
Handles multiple, multi-team initiatives simultaneously, using judgement to prioritize among more issues than can be handled individually.
Understands evolving industry capabilities & practices and can judiciously apply up--to-date information for optimal results
Competent at communicating technical issues with non-technical audiences
Spreads their behavior, principles, and knowledge as a means of improving technical results of other employees (via many means - modeling behavior, 1:1s, working sessions, quality documentation)
Partners with product management, to ideate solutions to business problems & goals