About the role#
Software Engineer Interns at PayPal develop solutions and products that reach millions of users. You will work within teams supporting platforms like PayPal, Braintree, and Venmo to solve technical challenges related to functionality, performance, and scalability. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Develop, test, debug, and maintain scalable front-end and back-end software.
- Write clean, maintainable code and develop or optimize databases.
- Ensure system performance and data integrity.
- Estimate engineering efforts, design solutions, and deploy changes.
- Follow established software development life cycle processes and standards.
- Participate in code and design reviews.
- Help triage production issues.
- Collaborate with managers, project leads, and cross-functional partners.
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.
- Experience developing projects through coursework, internships, research, or personal projects.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This position is on-site.
- Available locations: San Jose, California; Chicago, Illinois; Omaha, Nebraska; Scottsdale, Arizona; and Austin, Texas.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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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