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Software Engineer, Android

PayPal, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Mobile Software Engineer

At PayPal, Mobile Software Engineers help shape the Android applications that power secure, seamless payments for millions of users worldwide. As an Android Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to build scalable, high-quality mobile experiences. You'll design, develop, test, and review code while following best practices in mobile development. In this role, you'll write clean, efficient code, perform unit and integration testing, and participate in agile development and code reviews. This position offers the opportunity to grow your technical skills and make an impact on how millions of customers experience PayPal's Android products every day. Essential 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 and 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 Expected Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Additional Responsibilities: Basic proficiency in Kotlin and/or Java, with a foundational understanding of Android development principles. Familiarity with Android SDK, Android Studio, and core Android components such as Activities, Fragments, and ViewModels. Understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles, including responsive layouts and user-centered design. Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following established conventions and internal standards. Exposure to RESTful APIs and JSON for data integration within mobile applications. Collaborates with peers, designers, and product managers to support the development of new features and enhancements. Eagerness to learn new technologies, frameworks, and best practices in mobile development. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with modern Android development tools and libraries, such as Jetpack, Compose, or Retrofit. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows. Exposure to testing and debugging tools (JUnit, Espresso, or similar frameworks). Interest in performance optimization, accessibility, and secure mobile app development. Enthusiasm for continuous learning and contributing to team growth through curiosity and collaboration. About the Team: The Consumer Engineering team powers the experiences that millions of PayPal customers use every day to send, spend, and manage their money safely and effortlessly. We design and build reliable, high-performance systems that drive trust and simplicity across PayPal's global ecosystem. Our team partners closely with product, design, and data science to deliver innovative, customer-first solutions that advance PayPal's mission to make financial services more accessible, inclusive, and empowering for people everywhere. PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com. The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $106,000 to $157,300