Principal Mobile Architect Job San Jose area,California USA,Software Development

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mobile Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of our mobile applications across multiple platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of both cross‑platform and native mobile development, strong leadership skills, and a passion for building high‑quality, user‑friendly mobile experiences. You will be a key contributor to shaping our mobile strategy and driving innovation in our mobile products.

Essential

Responsibilities

Increases results & effectiveness of all software engineers in a large domain
Sets the technology roadmap for a domain
Adapts their role to the need, selecting the most effective means of realizing their technical goals
Provides advice and counsel to senior executives within Pay Pal, influencing the development of multi‑year business strategies
Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments and takes initiative to achieve results
Handles ambiguous and unfamiliar situations and uses creativity to deliver decisive resolutions
Uses discovery & exploratory research, not being limited to technical domains, to make successful decisions
Identifies themes & trends that span projects and teams, and finds broadly impactful opportunities for improvement
Uses professional savvy to determine when industry‑standard solutions can be adopted, versus when a problem space warrants a novel solution (“build/buy”)
Mentor others as a means of propagating technical influence, and to enhance the performance of their organization

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Let’s Talk About Responsibilities

Architectural Design: design and implement overall architecture for our mobile applications, ensuring scalability, performance, maintainability, and security; define the technical stack, choose appropriate frameworks and libraries, and establish coding standards and best practices.
Cross‑Platform Development: lead the development of cross‑platform applications using frameworks like React Native, Flutter, or similar technologies, targeting both iOS and Android platforms.
Native Development (iOS & Android): provide expertise and guidance on native iOS (Swift/Objective‑C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development when needed for platform‑specific features or performance optimization.
Technical Leadership: mentor and guide mobile developers, provide technical expertise, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Technology Evaluation: research and evaluate new mobile technologies, frameworks, and tools to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Performance Optimization: identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimize application speed and memory usage, and ensure a smooth and responsive user experience.
Testing & Quality Assurance: collaborate with QA teams to develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, bug‑free applications.
Collaboration:

work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
Code Reviews: conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and best practices.
Documentation: create and maintain technical documentation related to the mobile architecture, development processes, and best practices.
Staying Current: stay up‑to‑date with the latest trends and advancements in mobile technology and development.

Let’s Talk About Qualifications And Experience Required

Extensive Mobile Development

Experience:

14+ years designing, developing, and deploying mobile applications on both iOS and Android platforms.
Cross‑Platform Expertise: strong understanding and experience with cross‑platform mobile development frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter).
Native Mobile Development Expertise: solid understanding of native iOS (Swift/Objective‑C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development, including platform‑specific features and best practices.
Architectural…