Principal Software Engineer - Mobile Applications

Overview

We’re building the next generation of PepsiCo’s mobile applications that power our business and deliver modern digital capabilities to our frontline employees. As a Principal Software Engineer (React Native), you’ll lead design and development of high-performing mobile apps, mentor other engineers, and help bring new digital capabilities (including AI) to life.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you’ll set the standard for mobile excellence at PepsiCo.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and hands-on development of mobile apps using React Native
• Partner with product managers, UX designers, and cloud engineers to deliver global solutions
• Establish best practices for coding, testing, and deployment
• Mentor engineers and guide technical decision-making across the team
• Explore and Adopt tools such as AI copilots and agents to streamline development and boost productivity.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $106,400 - $178,100
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 12% of annual salary paid out annually
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years in software engineering, with experience building large-scale mobile applications
• 3+ years hands-on with React Native (TypeScript/JavaScript)
• Strong knowledge of iOS/Android app development, APIs, and app store workflows
• Experience leading projects or mentoring teams
• Bonus: Experience with Salesforce, Azure, CI/CD pipelines, or consumer apps at scale

EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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