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iOS Engineer roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field. Your OPT period gives you up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension available if your employer files for H-1B sponsorship.
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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 Summary:
PayPal is seeking for an accomplished and passionate iOS Mobile Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with cross functional teams during all phases of the software development lifecycle, and must have familiarity with Agile methodologies, test automation and release engineering. When you join us, you’ll become part of our goal of making PayPal the best way to pay worldwide. Join us and create products used by millions of people all over the world!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff
- Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures
- Understands internal standards & processes and applies them to make technical decisions
- Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions
- May contribute to code & design reviews
Minimum Qualifications:
1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Design and develop mobile application, mobile SDK and frameworks/common libraries
- Utilize skills in native mobile development to build great mobile applications
- Participate in architecture and design discussions, code reviews, and project related team activities
- Work with other engineers, architects, product management, QA and operations teams to develop innovative solutions
- Understand and meet business needs with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, and adherence to development principles and product goal
- Develop functional test automation
- Develop mobile application prototypes
- Iterate with our UX team in an Agile environment to bring features from conception to launch
Required Technical Skills
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience
- At least 1 year of hands-on iOS development experience
- Strong understanding of multithreaded and asynchronous programming concepts
- Proven experience integrating RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
- Experience designing and developing iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI
- Solid understanding of iOS architectural patterns, including MVVM or MVI
Required Soft Skills
- A team player who values collaboration, innovation, and inclusion
- Interested in keeping up-to-date with the latest technological developments
- Comfortable working in an Agile environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in the payments industry
Subsidiary:
Venmo
Travel Percent:
0
The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:
Primary Location | Pay Range:
San Jose, California | ($116,500.00 - $173,250.00 Annually)
Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:
No other locations are assigned to this requisition currently.
Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable. PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.
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 comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.
Who We Are:
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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@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.
Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.
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 Summary:
PayPal is seeking for an accomplished and passionate iOS Mobile Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with cross functional teams during all phases of the software development lifecycle, and must have familiarity with Agile methodologies, test automation and release engineering. When you join us, you’ll become part of our goal of making PayPal the best way to pay worldwide. Join us and create products used by millions of people all over the world!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff
- Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures
- Understands internal standards & processes and applies them to make technical decisions
- Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions
- May contribute to code & design reviews
Minimum Qualifications:
1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Design and develop mobile application, mobile SDK and frameworks/common libraries
- Utilize skills in native mobile development to build great mobile applications
- Participate in architecture and design discussions, code reviews, and project related team activities
- Work with other engineers, architects, product management, QA and operations teams to develop innovative solutions
- Understand and meet business needs with respect to functionality, performance, scalability, reliability, and adherence to development principles and product goal
- Develop functional test automation
- Develop mobile application prototypes
- Iterate with our UX team in an Agile environment to bring features from conception to launch
Required Technical Skills
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience
- At least 1 year of hands-on iOS development experience
- Strong understanding of multithreaded and asynchronous programming concepts
- Proven experience integrating RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
- Experience designing and developing iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI
- Solid understanding of iOS architectural patterns, including MVVM or MVI
Required Soft Skills
- A team player who values collaboration, innovation, and inclusion
- Interested in keeping up-to-date with the latest technological developments
- Comfortable working in an Agile environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in the payments industry
Subsidiary:
Venmo
Travel Percent:
0
The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:
Primary Location | Pay Range:
San Jose, California | ($116,500.00 - $173,250.00 Annually)
Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:
No other locations are assigned to this requisition currently.
Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable. PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.
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 comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.
Who We Are:
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 paypalglobaltalentacquisition@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.
Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as an iOS Engineer
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Employers who have filed H-1B petitions for engineering roles in previous years are far more likely to sponsor again. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify a company's track record before investing time in their interview process.
Emphasize your Swift and UIKit expertise upfront
Sponsoring employers need to justify the specialty occupation requirement. A strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and App Store deployment makes the case that your role demands specific technical credentials.
Ask about sponsorship before the offer stage
Raise the question of H-1B sponsorship during your second or third interview round, not after you receive an offer. This avoids wasting both your time and the employer's if sponsorship is not something they support.
Frame your degree field clearly on your resume
iOS Engineer roles qualify as specialty occupations when tied to a computer science or software engineering degree. State your major explicitly on your resume so recruiters and hiring managers can confirm OPT eligibility without guessing.
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Can I work as an iOS Engineer on F-1 OPT?
Yes. iOS Engineer roles qualify for F-1 OPT because they are specialty occupation positions directly related to computer science and software engineering degrees. Your work must be in a field related to your major, and your employer does not need to take any action to authorize your initial 12-month OPT period beyond being E-Verify enrolled if you plan to apply for a STEM extension later.
Am I eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension as an iOS Engineer?
Yes, provided your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as computer science, computer engineering, or software engineering, and your employer is enrolled in the E-Verify program. The STEM extension must be applied for before your current OPT EAD expires, and your employer must sign a formal training plan. This gives you up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization.
Do iOS Engineer employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Many technology companies hiring iOS Engineers have consistent H-1B sponsorship histories, particularly mid-size and large employers in consumer tech, fintech, and enterprise software. Smaller startups vary widely. The most reliable way to find iOS Engineer roles from verified sponsoring employers is through Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for companies willing to support international candidates.
Does contract or freelance iOS work count toward my OPT?
Contract work can count toward OPT if the arrangement meets USCIS requirements: the work must be directly related to your degree, you must work at least 20 hours per week, and the nature of the role must qualify as a specialty occupation. Self-employment is permitted on OPT, but you must be actively engaged in a genuine business operation. Consult your DSO before taking on contract or freelance arrangements to confirm compliance.
What should I look for in an iOS Engineer job posting as an OPT student?
Look for postings that list a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field as a requirement, not merely a preference, since this language supports the specialty occupation determination needed for H-1B sponsorship. Also check whether the employer has E-Verify enrollment if you anticipate needing a STEM extension. Migrate Mate surfaces iOS Engineer roles from employers already open to OPT and visa sponsorship, saving you from filtering through roles that will not work for your situation.
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