Staff Engineer – Mobile (IOS)

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. 

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day.  We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary:

What you need to know about the role:
We are looking for a visionary Senior Staff Engineer to lead the development of iOS automation solutions focused on enhancing developer productivity and elevating product quality for iOS applications. This role extends beyond traditional test automation to encompass any automation that streamlines workflows, reduces manual effort, and ensures high-quality, efficient software delivery across the iOS development lifecycle.
You will play a critical role in designing and implementing tools, frameworks, and systems that empower teams to build exceptional products faster and more reliably.
Know your Team:
The Automation Platform Team is focused on streamlining the software development lifecycle by automating repetitive, manual, and error-prone processes. Our goal is to maximize developer efficiency, reduce friction in workflows, and enhance product quality by implementing scalable automation solutions that benefit all engineers.

Job Description:

• Key Responsibilities

  
  

  • Enhance Developer Productivity:

    
    
    • Build and maintain developer tools to automate repetitive tasks, including provisioning, code formatting, dependency management, and build optimizations.
    • Develop frameworks for static code analysis and code linting specific to iOS development, ensuring adherence to best practices.

  • Advance iOS Test Automation:

    
    
    • Design and implement robust testing frameworks and tooling for unit, UI, integration, functional, and performance testing, leveraging tools like XCTest, XCUITest, and simulators.
    • Create systems to enable early testing in the SDLC using iOS simulators, device farms (e.g., BrowserStack, AWS Device Farm, Firebase Test Lab), and in-house specialized device labs.
    • Optimize end-to-end testing processes to improve speed, reliability, and test coverage.

  • Automate Quality Assurance:

    
    
    • Integrate quality checks into CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent quality throughout the development process.
    • Automate non-functional testing, including performance benchmarking, memory profiling, and security vulnerability scanning.
    • Implement screenshot and video comparison systems to identify regressions in UI and user experiences.

  • Streamline Development Workflows:

    
    
    • Automate environment setup for development and testing, including provisioning of certificates, profiles, and other iOS-specific configurations.
    • Build integrations for real-time feedback on code quality, test failures, and performance issues.

  • Drive Scalability and Reliability:

    
    
    • Create scalable automation solutions that grow with the team's needs and handle large-scale app development challenges.
    • Implement robust monitoring systems for test automation reliability and performance.

  • Leadership and Collaboration:

    
    
    • Mentor engineering teams in adopting productivity-enhancing automation tools and best practices.
    • Collaborate with product managers, QA engineers, DevOps, and other stakeholders to define and align automation goals with business needs.

  Qualifications

  
  

  Technical Expertise:

  
  
  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on iOS development and automation.
  • Strong expertise in iOS-specific tools and frameworks like XCTest, XCUITest, and Instruments.
  • Proficiency in Swift and Objective-C, with deep knowledge of iOS SDKs and development workflows.
  • Experience building automation solutions for functional and non-functional testing, including UI, performance, and security testing.
  • Familiarity with device labs and emulators, as well as managing automated test execution across diverse devices.

  Development Stack:

  
  
  • Strong programming and scripting skills (e.g., Swift, Python, Bash).
  • Experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitrise, or Fastlane).
  • Familiarity with tools for monitoring and profiling (e.g., Instruments, Xcode's debugging tools, or third-party profiling tools).

  Soft Skills:

  
  
  • Proven ability to architect scalable, maintainable automation solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
  • Leadership experience, with a track record of mentoring and guiding engineers.

  Preferred Qualifications

  
  
  • Experience building developer productivity tools such as custom Xcode plugins or Fastlane actions.
  • Familiarity with distributed systems and microservices architecture in the context of iOS development.
  • Knowledge of metrics-driven development and tools like Grafana, Prometheus, or similar monitoring solutions.
  
  
  
  
  

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

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.  In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentaccommodations@paypal.com.  

Belonging at PayPal: 

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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