Sr Android Engineer, PayPal Ads

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:

At PayPal, Senior Android Engineers are core contributors to PayPal's advanced mobile applications. You'll develop and maintain robust Android systems that power millions of interactions daily, delivering high-quality solutions that delight customers.

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 crafting exceptional Android experiences, we invite you to help us shape the future of mobile financial management.

This team is foundational for PayPal Ads. You are expected to build strong relationships with cross-functional engineering teams, collaborate closely with partners, and deliver high-quality functionality aligned with team goals.

Job Description:

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
• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Additional Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the design and development of complex Android features and systems 

• Works independently on technical tasks and collaborates effectively with other engineers on the team 

• Delivers solutions that meet customer, operational, and product objectives with a focus on quality and reliability 

• Proactively identifies areas for improvement in existing code, structures, and processes 

• Balances competing priorities (time, quality, complexity, risk) to deliver optimal solutions 

• Identifies patterns and applies reusable, generalized solutions to reduce redundancy 

• Collaborates with senior engineers and management to uphold engineering standards and best practices 

• Engages with cross-functional teams and partners to deliver dependent functionality 

Expected Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Android app development 

• Strong proficiency in Kotlin/Java (Android) 

• Solid object-oriented skills including design, coding, and testing patterns 

• Experience with mobile performance optimization, testing, and integrations 

• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment 

• Familiarity with Ads tech, services, SDKs, or platforms is a plus 

• Knowledge of security best practices for mobile apps 

• Experience with mobile integration, development, and maintenance 

• Familiarity with continuous integration (Jenkins), application monitoring (DataDog), mocking tools, build tooling, and unit/functional testing (including Cucumber) 

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 | ($143,500.00 - $212,850.00 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:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship