Staff Software Engineer IOS

PayPal

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose, CAAustin, TX
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 132 days ago
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Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer IOS

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The Staff Software Engineer IOS serves as a project leader within the mobile development team, coordinating engineering activities and determining technical tasks to achieve operational and service objectives. The role involves improving existing structures, reconciling competing priorities, and setting engineering standards while representing the company to external partners. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining consumer-facing mobile applications at scale. Candidates must possess strong Swift skills, knowledge of multi-threaded and asynchronous code, and experience consuming GraphQL and REST APIs. The position requires expertise in design patterns like MVC and MVVM, along with proficiency in algorithms, object-oriented programming, and testing frameworks for unit and automation tests. This role solves complex technical problems within a global two-sided network that facilitates payments, fund transfers, and cross-border commerce.

Skills

Swift GraphQL REST APIs Mobile Development MVC MVVM Object-Oriented Programming Algorithms Design Patterns

What you'll do

Coordinate the activities of other engineers on specific projects or systems.
Determine the technical tasks that other engineers will follow to achieve objectives.
Proactively improve existing structures and engineering processes.
Reconcile diverse and competing priorities to identify optimal solutions to problems.
Condense repetitive patterns into generalized, meaningful technical solutions.
Collaborate with management to set and improve standards for engineering rigor.
Represent the company to external partners, customers, and industry organizations.

What we're looking for

5+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of experience in Mobile Development (preferred).
Experience developing and maintaining consumer-facing mobile applications at scale (preferred).
Strong Swift skills and knowledge of multi-threaded, asynchronous code (preferred).
Deep understanding of consuming GraphQL and REST APIs from Mobile applications (preferred).
Strong knowledge of common design patterns, algorithms, and object-oriented programming with expertise in MVC and MVVM (preferred).
Strong understanding of testing best practices and familiarity with at least one testing framework for Mobile Development (preferred).
Ability to understand and discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences (preferred).

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