San Jose, United States of America Hybrid USD 176,500 - 262,350 Yearly

PayPal is hiring a Staff Software Engineer - iOS

This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing scalable iOS applications that support millions of daily transactions. The engineer will play a key role in advancing the mobile experience by delivering secure, high-performing, and intuitive features on iOS platforms through close collaboration with product, design, and quality assurance teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement complex mobile features for iOS platforms.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and high-quality software products.
  • Architect and build scalable and maintainable mobile applications.
  • Improve application performance and refine user experience across devices.
  • Diagnose and resolve advanced technical issues in production and development environments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 2 to 5 years of professional experience in mobile application development.
  • Strong proficiency in Swift and Objective-C for iOS development.
  • Hands-on experience with asynchronous and multi-threaded programming.
  • Experience implementing animations and translating UI/UX designs into functional interfaces.
  • Knowledge of software design patterns including MVC and MVVM.
  • Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases, as well as ORM frameworks such as Hibernate and JPA.

Nice to Have

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Experience with cross-platform mobile frameworks like Flutter or React Native.
  • Solid understanding of Swift and Objective-C programming languages.
  • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure platforms including AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Background in mobile payment systems and related integrations.

Tech Stack

Swift, Objective-C, iOS, MVC, MVVM, SQL, NoSQL, Hibernate, JPA, Flutter, React Native, AWS, GCP, Azure

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits programs with options for physical, emotional, and financial health.
  • Generous paid time off policies.
  • Healthcare coverage extending to employees and their families.
  • Tools and resources supporting financial planning and mental wellness.
  • Flexible work culture with a hybrid model promoting work-life balance.
  • Holistic benefits approach emphasizing wellness and personal wellbeing.

Compensation

Base pay range: $176,500 - $262,350 annually, depending on location and experience. Equity may be included as part of total compensation. Additional compensation may include an annual performance bonus and other incentives.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model based in San Jose, California: 3 days per week in office, 2 days remote (either from home or office), supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

Team

Part of a dynamic engineering team working in cross-functional alignment with design, product management, and quality assurance groups.

  • Inclusion
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Wellness

Additional Information

  • Subsidiary: PayPal
  • Travel requirement: 0%
  • No fees are charged to candidates during any stage of the hiring process.
  • Candidates are never required to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes.
  • All official communication will originate from verified PayPal email domains.
  • Suspected fraudulent activity should be reported immediately.
  • Base pay varies based on work location and level of relevant experience.
  • No other work locations are associated with this job posting.
  • The hybrid work model supports both in-person teamwork and remote work convenience.
Required Skills
SwiftObjective-CiOSMVCMVVMSQLNoSQLHibernateJPAFlutterReact NativeAWSGCPAzure SwiftObjective-CiOSMVCMVVMSQLNoSQLHibernateJPAFlutterReact NativeAWSGCPAzure
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PayPal
PayPal operates a global, two-sided network connecting hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers, enabling secure online and in-person payments. The company provides proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants, supports cross-border commerce, and offers flexible funding options including bank accounts, credit/debit cards, PayPal/Venmo balances, credit products, cryptocurrencies, and gift cards. PayPal also enables peer-to-peer transfers via PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom.
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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category mobile
Posted 2 months ago