Principal Mobile Architect

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, California · Austin, TX
Salary
$218,000–$323,950 / yr
Posted
13 days ago
Closes
Jul 28, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $271k
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This role pays more than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $168,905–$242,764 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $271k versus about $206k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About PayPal

PayPal is a leading global digital wallet and online payment system, founded in 1998, that allows individuals and businesses to send, receive, and manage funds securely in over 200 markets.

PayPal currently has 84 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $160,500–$235,826 across 84 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Mobile Architect

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As a Mobile Architect at PayPal in Austin, Texas, you will lead the design and development of mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms, leveraging frameworks like React Native or Flutter for cross-platform solutions. Your daily responsibilities include setting technical roadmaps, mentoring developers through code reviews and best practices, and collaborating with product managers to translate requirements into robust technical specifications. You’ll need extensive experience in native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development, along with expertise in architectural patterns such as MVVM or Clean Architecture. The role demands proficiency in cloud services like AWS, mobile DevOps tools including GitHub Actions and Fastlane, and performance optimization techniques to ensure high-quality user experiences.

Skills

React Native Flutter Swift Objective-C Kotlin Java MVVM MVP Clean Architecture RESTful APIs GitHub Jenkins Github Actions Fastlane Testflight Firebase Docker Kubernetes AWS API Gateway EKS EventBridge Kinesis RDS DynamoDB Datadog CloudWatch Agile Scrum CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Design and implement the overall architecture for mobile applications, ensuring scalability and security.
  • Lead cross-platform application development using frameworks like React Native or Flutter.
  • Provide expertise in native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development as needed.
  • Mentor mobile developers through code reviews and technical guidance to foster a collaborative culture.
  • Research and evaluate new mobile technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
  • Optimize application performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, ensuring a responsive user experience.

What we're looking for

  • 14+ years of experience in mobile application development on both iOS and Android.
  • Expertise in cross-platform frameworks like React Native and Flutter.
  • Deep understanding of native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development.
  • Proficiency in architectural patterns such as MVVM, MVP, and Clean Architecture.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, web services, and cloud API technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of mobile DevOps practices and tools like GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes.
  • Expertise in performance optimization and monitoring technologies.
  • Leadership skills to mentor developers and foster a collaborative team environment.

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