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PayPal

Software Engineer, iOS

PayPal, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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iOS Software Engineer

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. 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 & Preferred Qualifications: 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. Preferred Qualifications: 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 About the Team: The SMB & Financial Services (SMB&FS) Engineering team empowers small and medium-sized businesses to grow through PayPal's trusted payment and commerce solutions. By helping merchants adopt PayPal products and leveraging our suite of Financial Services offeringsincluding Credit and Debit Cards, Business Loans, Buy Now Pay Later options, and Money Management toolsthe team drives business expansion, operational efficiency, and customer success. These financial products also strengthen consumer engagement and loyalty by expanding how customers can pay, finance, and manage their money through PayPal. SMB&FS Engineering plays a key role in advancing PayPal's mission to revolutionize commerce globally.