Mobile Engineering Manager

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

We operate a global two‑sided network that connects merchants and consumers through a suite of payment solutions and products such as Pay Pal, Venmo, and Xoom, enabling safe exchanges, cross‑border shopping, and instant access to funds.

As a Mobile Engineering Manager within the Pay Pal Design System (PDS) team, you will lead engineering teams that build Pay Pal’s core design system framework—the foundation that powers experiences across our Consumer App ecosystem, including Pay Pal, Venmo, Xoom, and Merchant applications. You’ll shape architecture and capabilities for Android and iOS, partner with Design, Product, and Platform leaders, and cultivate high‑performing engineering teams committed to technical excellence, inclusivity, and craftsmanship.

• Directly manage software development projects and execution through individual contributors; may also lead cross‑platform or cross‑group project teams.
• Implement processes to drive strong operational hygiene for all components and systems within the group.
• Ensure delivery of projects on time and with high quality, impacting the domain and potentially one other.
• Manage the roadmap for a scrum team addressing a range of technical issues, requiring analysis of current business needs.
• Communicate technical issues clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• Analyze multiple sources of information to identify and resolve complex technical, operational, and organizational problems related to software development.
• Collaborate with team members, managers, and stakeholders such as Product Owners and PMO.

• 5+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Lead and mentor a mobile engineering team to deliver high‑quality frameworks and libraries.
• Drive the success of the mobile design system platform, ensuring performance, scalability, and developer delight.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers across domains to align priorities and execution.
• Shape the technical architecture for modular, reusable components supporting multiple apps and brands.
• Establish clear goals, milestones, and delivery timelines for key initiatives.
• Oversee code reviews, architecture discussions, and design reviews to maintain consistency and quality.
• Promote engineering best practices, performance optimization, and accessibility across mobile platforms.
• Foster a collaborative, learning‑oriented culture focused on innovation, craftsmanship, and impact.

• 2+ years of experience managing mobile engineering teams.
• Strong expertise in native mobile development for iOS and/or Android, including frameworks, SDKs, and system design.
• Proven experience building and maintaining scalable, reusable components and libraries.
• Solid understanding of mobile architecture patterns, design principles, and cross‑platform consistency.
• Track record of leading and developing high‑performing teams through mentorship and technical guidance.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, product, and design.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and mobile deployment processes.
• Working knowledge of backend services, APIs, and system integration to support mobile experiences.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on problem solving and delivery execution.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Pal offers a balanced hybrid work model with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $152,500 to $262,350. Compensation includes annual performance bonus, equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Pay Pal 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. Pay Pal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.