Software Engineer - Android

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:

The Software Engineer (Android) will help shape PayPal’s self-service messaging experiences by designing and building scalable Android solutions for the Help Center and Contact Us experiences. As part of the Customer Success Self-Service team, the role focuses on developing reusable, high-quality Android components used across PayPal, Venmo, and Hyperwallet. The engineer will own features end to end—from development and testing to production—while collaborating closely with product, design, and architecture partners. Using modern Android technologies, clean architecture patterns, and strong testing practices, the role contributes to seamless, user-centric experiences. The position also encourages exploring emerging AI tools to improve efficiency and customer engagement at scale.

Job Description:

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 an 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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:

The Customer Success Self-Service team at PayPal is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer (Android) to help shape the future of self-service and messaging experiences. This role will contribute to building scalable, reliable Android solutions that power the Help Center and Contact Us experiences across PayPal, Venmo, and Hyperwallet platforms.

As a CL5 engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and owning core Android components that enable intuitive, customer-centric self-service journeys at a global scale. You will collaborate closely with product managers, architects, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with PayPal’s business and customer experience goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Android solutions for Help Center and Contact Us experiences.

• Own features end-to-end, including design discussions, implementation, code reviews, testing, automation, and production releases.

• Build reusable Android components and frameworks that support long-term platform scalability and consistency.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into robust technical solutions.

• Apply modern Android architecture patterns and engineering best practices to ensure high performance, reliability, and maintainability.

• Explore and contribute to AI-driven enhancements that improve customer engagement and operational efficiency.

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and code quality leadership within the team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related field.

• 5+ years of professional Android development experience with strong proficiency in Kotlin and working knowledge of Java.

• Deep expertise in Android SDK, Jetpack Compose, and XML-based UI development.

• Strong experience with Jetpack components, Coroutines, and Flows.

• Solid understanding of Android architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI, Clean Architecture) and dependency injection frameworks.

• Proven experience building modular, scalable Android applications.

• Strong debugging, performance optimization, and profiling skills.

• Hands-on experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with mobile AI/ML frameworks and interest in applying AI to mobile user experiences.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive solutions independently.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in Agile environments.

• Passion for delivering high-quality, user-centric mobile experiences.

• Interest in payments, financial technology, and building products at a global scale.

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 | ($116,500.00 - $173,250.00 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:

Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.

Belonging at PayPal: 

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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