PayPal · 13 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer, iOS
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $239K/yr
8+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. They are seeking a Staff iOS Software Engineer to drive the evolution of their mobile platform by defining and executing the iOS technology roadmap, architecting scalable systems, and leading high-performing teams to deliver world-class mobile experiences.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers on the project or within the system
Determines the technical tasks that other engineers will follow
Actions result in the achievement of customer, operational, program or service objectives
Proactively improves existing structures & processes
Exercises judgement in reconciling diverse and competing priorities (time, quality, complexity risk) to identify optimal solutions to problems
Notices patterns and condenses repetition into densely meaningful generalized solutions
Collaborates with management to set/improve standards for engineering rigor
Trusted to represent PayPal, Inc to the outside world via interactions with partners, customers, or industry organizations
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Deep expertise in iOS development, with advanced proficiency in Swift and Objective-C and a strong understanding of Cocoa frameworks and Xcode
Proven experience designing, developing, and delivering large-scale mobile applications and reusable software libraries with focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Strong knowledge of mobile architecture, design patterns, and object-oriented programming principles, including best practices in coding, testing, and code review
Experience integrating and managing SQL/NoSQL databases and using ORM frameworks such as Hibernate or JPA
Demonstrated ability to architect complex systems and deliver high-quality software that meets performance, security, and scalability goals
Deep understanding of iOS platform technologies, trade-offs, and emerging design patterns
Recognized for driving technical excellence, influencing cross-functional engineering initiatives, and mentoring other engineers
Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to translate technical vision into actionable outcomes across teams
Preferred
Experience with mobile payment technologies and integrations at scale
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), application monitoring tools (Crashlytics, Fabric), and automated testing frameworks (Appium, Cucumber)
Proficiency in cross-platform frameworks such as React Native, and exposure to Android development
Expertise in mobile performance optimization, machine learning, or AI integration for mobile applications
Awareness of emerging mobile technologies including AR, VR, and wearables
Recognized for inspiring and mentoring teams, fostering innovation, and shaping mobile engineering standards across the organization
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsBlueRun Ventures
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Simon Bladon
CEO, UK
chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
Recent News
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