Staff Software Engineer

PayPal

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type: Hybrid
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $163,550–$273,500 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Jun 18, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $190k

This role $219k

$127k most similar roles pay here $289k

This role pays more than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $219k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

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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 · Staff Software Engineer

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As a Staff Software Engineer on the mobile engineering team at PayPal in Austin, Texas, you will define and execute the company’s mobile technology roadmap while building and leading high-performing teams. Your day-to-day responsibilities include driving innovation through collaboration with cross-functional groups to deliver exceptional mobile experiences, mentoring senior engineers, and partnering with leadership to oversee architecture and design. You will use Java and Kotlin to develop Android applications, applying object-oriented programming principles and integrating REST APIs. Additionally, you’ll manage source code repositories using Git, write unit tests, optimize application performance, and ensure adherence to security best practices. This role requires deep expertise in mobile technologies and a commitment to fostering an innovative culture within the fast-growing PayPal ecosystem.

Skills

Java Kotlin REST Git UI design principles unit tests UI tests profiling optimization security best practices Android object-oriented programming version control

What you'll do

Define and execute the mobile technology roadmap for Android applications.
Build and lead high-performing mobile engineering teams focused on innovation.
Design, develop, and deliver software using Java and Kotlin for Android platforms.
Mentor senior engineers and foster a culture of experimentation in mobile development.
Integrate REST APIs and manage source code repositories effectively using Git.

What we're looking for

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus four years of experience.
Design, develop, and maintain Android applications using Java and Kotlin.
Expertise in object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
Proficiency in integrating REST APIs and managing Git repositories.
Experience with Android UI design principles and best practices.
Capability to write unit tests and optimize application performance.

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