About the role#
As a Software Engineer Intern at PayPal, you will contribute to technical solutions that impact millions of users. You will join a team focused on advancing our technology across functionality, performance, reliability, and scalability. You will work alongside experienced engineers to design, implement, and deploy software while gaining insight into how we power global commerce.
What you'll do#
- Develop, test, debug, and maintain scalable front-end and back-end software.
- Write clean, maintainable code and optimize databases to ensure system performance and data integrity.
- Follow established software development life cycle processes and coding conventions.
- Collaborate with managers, project leads, and cross-functional partners to deliver effective solutions.
- Participate in code and design reviews to contribute to team development standards.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field.
- Must be returning to school in Fall 2027.
- Experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript.
- Familiarity with software development concepts including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and debugging.
- Demonstrated experience developing projects through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role follows a hybrid work model, with 3 days in the office and 2 days at your choice of office or home workspace.
- Available locations: San Jose, California; Chicago, Illinois; Omaha, Nebraska; Scottsdale, Arizona; and Austin, Texas.
About PayPal
PayPal operates in the software development industry. It provides financial services for individuals and businesses to conduct transactions. The company specializes in online payments, mobile commerce, and payment security. It is a public company based in San Jose, California, with a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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