PayPal is looking for a Software Engineer in Test to join the team working on Venmo, a PayPal company. In this role, you will focus on Android and iOS mobile app testing and automation, designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks to ensure the delivery of high-quality mobile applications. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and QA teams to identify and resolve issues early in the development lifecycle.
What You'll Do
- Deliver complete solutions spanning all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.
- Advise immediate management on project-level issues.
- Guide junior engineers.
- Operate with little day-to-day supervision, making technical decisions based on internal conventions and industry best practices.
- Own the testing for products and features.
- Define and implement the overall testing strategy and methodologies for the organization.
- Lead the design and development of advanced automated testing frameworks and tools.
- Collaborate with engineering leadership to integrate quality assurance processes early in the software development lifecycle.
- Drive the adoption of CI/CD practices, ensuring automated tests are efficiently integrated and executed in deployment pipelines.
- Serve as a thought leader in software testing, mentoring and guiding SDET and QE teams.
- Conduct research on emerging technologies, tools, and processes in software testing; evaluate and recommend their adoption.
- Lead root cause analysis for complex bugs and issues.
- Create and implement test automation code in a collaborative environment.
- Make frequent contributions to our testing framework.
- Build tools to support automated testing, load testing, and performance testing.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 3+ years of experience in Backend Testing.
- Expertise in multiple programming languages and automation frameworks.
- Fluent in working on command line and working with databases.
Nice to Have
- Demonstrated leadership in designing and implementing testing strategies and automation solutions on a large scale.
- Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.
Benefits & Compensation
- Comprehensive, choice-based programs supporting personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial.
- Generous paid time off.
- Healthcare coverage for you and your family.
- Resources to create financial security and support your mental health.
- Compensation: $143,500.00 - $212,850.00 Annually (San Jose, California)
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in San Jose, California.
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.
