Software Engineer in Test - Mobile

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 seeking a visionary and experienced Senior Staff Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead our software testing initiatives at the highest level. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing innovative testing strategies, frameworks, and ensuring that best practices are followed across all testing phases. This role involves a strategic blend of technical expertise, leadership, and project management, with a strong focus on driving quality and efficiency in software development through automated testing.

Meet our team

The Venmo QE team is passionate about bringing a world-class mobile experience to consumers. We’re on a journey to reimagine the quality of mobile experience and are looking for an Android Engineer to work with us as we build this next-generation mobile application.

Job Description:

Your way to impact
You will have the opportunity to work with other skillful engineers to solve today's technological challenges and champion quality at all stages of our software development cycle.
 

Your day-to- day

• Define and implement the overall testing strategy and methodologies for the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and software development goals.

• Lead the design and development of advanced automated testing frameworks and tools that can scale and adapt to various projects and technologies.

• Collaborate with engineering leadership to integrate quality assurance processes early in the software development lifecycle.

• Drive the adoption of CI/CD practices, ensuring automated tests are efficiently integrated and executed in deployment pipelines.

• Serve as a thought leader in software testing, mentoring and guiding SDET and QE teams, and fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

• Conduct research on emerging technologies, tools, and processes in software testing; evaluate and recommend their adoption to keep the organization at the forefront of quality assurance practices.

• Oversee and manage complex testing projects, coordinating with multiple teams to ensure timelines, budgets, and quality targets are met.

• Lead root cause analysis for complex bugs and issues, working with development teams to ensure long-term solutions are implemented.

What do you need to bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

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